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U. S. S. Mississippi WWII Battleship Brass/Bronze Ashtray Museum Piece! Uss navy

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This is a U. Mississippi ashtray and let me tell you, this one is cool! Constructed of solid brass or bronze and weighing in at over a full pound, this outstanding rare piece of World War 2 military history. A number of buyers at this sale were representing other military museums from outside the region… (read more)

USS MISSISSIPPI Photograph REAL PHOTO Sailors NAVY USN Naval WWII Military SHIP

USS MISSISSIPPI Photograph REAL PHOTO Sailors NAVY USN Naval WWII Military SHIP

Original 6-1/2″ x 8″ photograph of the U. Tear at center and right edge of top half of photo (taped at reverse). USS Mississippi (BB-41/AG-128) , a New Mexico -class. Named in honor of the 20th state. And the second battleship to carry the name. Commissioned in 1917, too late to serve in World War… (read more)