Description: What is a Shellback in the Navy? It’s a longstanding maritime tradition in the Navy to initiate sailors who are crossing the equator for the first time. Those who have not yet crossed are nicknamed “slimywogs” or “pollywogs.” After crossing the line, sailors become a trusted “Shellback.” Inscriptions on the bell: “Crossing The Line” “Shellback” -Sea Turtle -Swallows “United States” “Navy” “USN” with anchor -Seahorses -Swallows -Baby Sea Turtles Material: .999 Fine Copper Height: 2” Width: 1.5” Weight: 3.3 oz Finish: Patina I make these coin bells by forming one of the 2 coins into a rounded dome for the top of the bell. I punch a small hole in the center of the other coin and form it to make the skirt of the bell. The top and the skirt of the bell are then soldered together. The punched out piece is utilized as the clapper for the bell. The bell gets a patina finish and then polished to a beautiful shine. Lastly, all of the connecting parts are assembled on the bell and secured tightly together so that they will not unscrew due to the vibration of the motorcycle. Why Gift A Motorcycle Bell? People give bells to motorcycle riders as a good luck charm and a way to ward off evil spirits: Protection: The bell is said to protect riders from harmful spirits, that lurk the roads and cause problems for motorcycles. Tradition: The tradition of giving bells has been around for centuries. History: The tradition may have originated with World War II aircrewmen who attached bells to their planes for safety. After the war, motorcyclist veterans continued the tradition by attaching bells to their motorcycles. How does it work? Some say that these bells work by trapping the spirits in the bell and infuriating them with the sound until they release their hold on the motorcycle. There are some rules associated with motorcycle bells, including: The bell must be received as a gift. The person who gave you the bell should hang it on your bike. You should never leave the bell on your bike if you sell it. You should attach the bell to the lowest part of the frame. You should occasionally clean and polish the bell. The finished bell will come in a small box perfect for gifting. Made in Texas, USA.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Garland, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-29T17:21:33.000Z
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