You have come to the right place for your Ship in a Bottle or Ship Model Heirloom, Rope Work, and Certified Official Uniform Items.
Here you'll find a diverse range of products and services that will certainly meet your needs for that very special gift! For starters, our new and authentic Vanguard CPO Cutlasses and Navy Officer Swords are "CERTIFIED" by the navy uniform board. Browse our product selection for genuine US Navy Boatswain's Pipes and Lanyards, Military Insignia, or Ship in a Bottle. So, visit our products for that unique and distinguished personal or corporate gift.
THE Ship in a Bottle is an authorized reseller of Vanguard military products. Certified for wear by the Navy Uniform Board.
Certified by the Navy Uniform Board for wear with the navy CPO uniform. New and authentic merchandise.
Authentic US Navy Boatswain's Pipe and custom made lanyards. Authorized for wear with navy uniforms.
The bells pictured here almost certainly rang 8 bells at some point or another.
We custom make each rope to your specifications and offer a few ropes normally maintained in stock.
Vanguard Military Insignia - Authorized for wear with the military uniforms.
Custom fancy work items to add that nautical flair, at home or afloat.
Custom made ships in bottles. Call us for that one of a kind heirloom model.
Sea Scouts Only...!!
Customize your mallet with a variety of coins or send me yours and I will embed the coins for you. I made this beautiful mallet for my shop but it is just to cool to use as a tool for pounding a chisel (although it is more than enough to do the job if desired). The SCPO Coin on the face of this mallet is embossed with raised lettering "Honor, Courage, Commitment" and "Ask the Chief". For CPO messes, I can embed the three CPO, SCPO, and MCPO coins on the one face. On the reverse side I placed a unique USN challenge coin. All edges have been chamfered for a smooth fit in the hand. Solid padauk and maple hardwoods used in this very unique gift item! Call today to order yours! *404-964-8355
This hefty CPO Mallet is custom built to order. Made with solid padauk and maple hardwoods, this mallet can be purchased with Challenge Coins for Third Class Petty Officer (E4) Through Master Chief Petty Officer (E9). Finished to a supersoft sheen, these are sure to be a holiday hit! These can be made to a wide variety of options. Send me your coins and I will embed them for you. Ornamental Turk's Head knots on the base of the handle can be omitted if preferred. This mallet features a Senior Chief Petty Officer emblem on one face and a US Navy Emblem on the reverse side. Please call us today to customize your order. *404-964-8355
Customize your mallet with a variety of coins or send me yours and I will embed the coins for you. I made this beautiful mallet for my shop but it is just to cool to use as a tool for pounding a chisel (although it is more than enough to do the job if desired). On this face I placed a beautifully made and distinctive USN challenge coin. Solid padauk and maple hardwoods are used in this very unique gift item! Call us today to customize yours! *404-964-8355
When you shop with us, you can shop with confidence. We sell ONLY authentic US Navy and military products, accurately described and with the exception of antique merchandise, new products.
Our Boatswain's pipes (calls) are the authentic US navy pipes sold in navy uniform shops and used by our navy. There are so many junk pipes on the internet, particularly the copper and brass pipes which are pretty but very poor performers so, beware. You can be sure ours are top quality. Our lanyards are all custom tied and tailored to fit your personal requirements.
If you find a better price on our Vanguard swords, cutlasses, accessories and insignia we will beat that price, guaranteed. Our prices for new and authentic merchandise are set below those of the base exchanges.
We personally tie all of our bell ropes, custom made to your satisfaction or your money back. No questions asked. We lead the pack in styles, colors, and craftsmanship. Distinguish your bell from others by adding one of our custom ropes.
When you buy from THE Ship in a Bottle, a veteran owned business, you will receive the service and dedication of a Chief Petty Officer - Honor, Courage, Commitment. I give my personal pledge that I will offer the best merchandise, pricing, and support available. Jim Mccurdy, RMCS, USN, Retired.