Archive for 2 June 2024

WW II German KM Navy SAILOR COMMEMORATION PLAQUE CRUISER KOLN V. RARE

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This was presented to the sailors of the Cruiser “Koln” in 1940. Köln was a light cruiser, the third member of the Königsberg class that was operated between 1929 and March 1945. Köln was built by the Reichsmarinewerft in Wilhelmshaven; she was laid down in August 1926, launched in May 1928, and commissioned into the… (read more)

Vintage 1943-44 Macmillan Jane’s Fighting Ships Book WWII Militaria Warships

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This is chalked full of nautical advertisements and also has great photos of naval vessels during that time. Warships for the following countries are included. Royal New Zealand Navy. United States Coast Guard. This book does have a bit of damage. I removed the duct tape and as much residue as I possibly could and… (read more)