I ordered and received naval bronze (assay shipped with) 1" rod from COPPER AND BRASS SALES in the Chicago area; the order was shipped from the same company at 414 Macdade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023. Their phone number: 800-926-2600
The 1" rod was billed at $155.87 for 6 feet.
My rudder is almost finished and the bronze has really worked great!
Jim