Boatswain's Pipe and lanyard

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.194: Bosun’s Pipe and nylon lanyard
2023.194

Bosun’s Pipe and nylon lanyard

Name/Title

Boatswain's Pipe and lanyard

Entry/Object ID

2023.194

Description

An original silver plated RAN Boatswain's/Bosun's pipe and nylon lanyard. Stamped Aussie Rider & Bell.

Use

Used to signal commands such as "still" (attention), "side" (welcoming officers), and "away" (ordering boats).

Category

Equipment, Personal Effects, Memorabilia
Military Uniform

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950 - circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Australia

Continent

Oceania

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Aussie Rider & Bell

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Unknown