Boatswains Whistle kettle or supplies on camping trips

or supplies on camping trips

German eagle insignia patch

Good condition with hinged lid and metal latch

Internal Capacity: 127mm x 46mm x 23mm (5" x 1

Boatswains Whistle kettle or supplies on camping tripsA traditional Boating & Sailing Whistle A boatswain's call, pipe or bosun's whistle is a pipe or a non diaphragm type whistle used on naval ships by a boatswain. It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call". Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. It is