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This is a very rare, full size poster from the 1943 propaganda and advertising campaign by the “electric Boat Company” whom manufactured submarines for the US Navy. This poster has been Linen backed and has a 1 margin around the poster form the backing. The poster was deacid washed, cleaned of any dirt and stains, and backed onto canvas, lined with acid free masa paper, using PH balanced wheat paste. The poster was then touched up with water soluble water color pencils. The process is fully reversible and preservative according to archival standards.

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About 7″ x 10 1/4″. ORIGINAL 1932 US Navy’PEARL HARBOR’ PhotoSaratoga/Lexington CARRIERS(G).

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Original lot of authentic U. Navy photographs from the Naval Photographic Center, Washington D. This collection includes multiple official Navy-issued prints featuring a range of vessels from early 20th century warships through World War II naval operations. One photo is clearly identified on the reverse as the escort carrier USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74). WWII-era destroyer with dazzle camouflage. Escort carrier USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74). Navy cruisers and auxiliary vessels. Onboard action scene with sailors in small boat. Multiple official stamped/released Navy photographs. All photos are original period prints, not modern reproductions. Several retain official markings from the Naval Photographic Center. See photos for details.

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Original vintage black-and-white photograph of USS Narwhal SS-167, shown in a U. Navy shipyard / drydock setting. The photograph measures approximately 5 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ and shows the large V-boat submarine secured beside/within dockside works, with mooring lines, shipyard structures, deck fittings, and refit/drydock activity visible. USS Narwhal was one of the U. Navy’s famous interwar “V-boats, ” originally laid down as V-5 / SC-1 before being renamed Narwhal and redesignated SS-167. She became one of the most historically significant American submarines of World War II. Narwhal served in the Pacific, was present at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack, conducted war patrols in northern and western Pacific waters, and became especially noted for clandestine supply, evacuation, and guerrilla-support missions in the Philippines. Narwhal earned 15 battle stars for World War II service, tying her with USS Thresher SS-200 for the highest number of battle stars credited to a U. Her combination of size, endurance, heavy 6-inch deck guns, and cargo/passenger capacity made her unusually valuable for special missions beyond standard submarine patrol work. This is a strong collector image because it is not simply a generic at-sea submarine view. It captures Narwhal in a working naval-yard / drydock context, showing the kind of maintenance and refit environment associated with wartime submarine operations. 69 marking in the image is included as part of the photograph but should not be confused with Narwhal’s hull number, which was SS-167. A desirable original photograph for collectors of WWII U. Navy submarines, Pacific War history, Pearl Harbor-related vessels, Philippine resistance / guerrilla supply operations, and decorated American warships. Please review all photos for condition and detail. Subject: USS Narwhal SS-167. Theme: Militaria / U. Conflict: World War II. 5 1/2″ x 3 3/4″. Branch: United States Navy. Class/Type: V-boat / Narwhal-class submarine. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States. Color: Black & White.

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13 1/2 by 10 1/2 inchesl. Don’t miss out on this one. I have decided to sell my collection of antiques (and other nice items), which I have been collecting for the past 30 years.

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Original Commanding Officer Sign from the USS Von Steuben SSBN 632. It is double sided and appears to be made of a fiberglass or similar plastic like material. Measures 16″ x 4 5/8″. Has holes for hanging. Has some age wear as can be seen in photos, and they are separating as shown. I did not attempt to clean; it is as acquired. From a military estate. Thank you for looking..

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Original Cold War-era photograph of. Navy Skipjack-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, pictured underway with. Diamond Head and Honolulu. Visible in the background-strongly suggesting operations in or near. Served throughout the height of the Cold War, conducting classified patrols and training missions in the Pacific. Named for Admiral Thomas A. (1911), SSN-588 carried forward a proud naval lineage during one of the most strategically sensitive periods in U. This photograph is an. The vessel is clearly identified by name and hull number, printed directly on the image. “USS SCAMP (SSN-588)”. A detail highly valued by collectors and former crew members alike. The reverse is blank with a faint repeating watermark consistent with mid-20th-century photographic paper. Why This Matters to Veterans & Collectors. With visible hull identification. Submarine veterans, Pacific Fleet personnel, and Cold War naval historians. A tangible, frame-ready piece of U. Navy operational history-quiet, powerful, and authentic. Cold War (circa 1960s-1970s). Blank with faint watermark. Very good vintage condition with minor, age-appropriate wear; no major creases or damage. A compelling display piece for a. Naval office, veterans’ study, military archive, or framed wall presentation. Pieces like this are often kept within families or personal collections and are becoming harder to source on the open market.

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The product is a historic piece of the 1794 US Frigate Constitution hull, which was rebuilt in 1927. This original piece represents a significant piece of American naval history, as the USS Constitution is a legendary warship that fought in various battles during the early 19th century. It serves as a tangible link to the past and a valuable collectible for those interested in military history and naval memorabilia.

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1895-96 Royal Italian Navy Medal. This is a rare and historically important Italian Royal Navy medal, issued for service aboard the R. The medal features maritime and national symbols, including an anchor and the Royal Italian Eagle, representing both naval service and royal authority. This piece likely belonged to a sailor or cadet who served on the Cristoforo Colombo, a steel-hulled corvette of the Regia Marina, used at that time as part of the Training Squadron based in Venice. Design: Large anchor at center, a timeless symbol of naval strength and duty. Features the Royal Italian Eagle, emblem of the Kingdom of Italy and its military might. Bold and finely detailed relief work, consistent with late 19th-century Italian medal engraving. Loop missing (originally intended for ribbon or chain). Surface wear consistent with age; fine details remain visible. No cracks or repairs. Damage to rim, scratches, signs of wear and use. Uncleaned patina for collector-grade authenticity. Was launched in the early 1890s to serve both in colonial deployments and later in naval cadet training. In 1895, it joined the Training Squadron, alongside the corvette. To instruct future naval officers. Why Collect This Medal? Scarce Regia Marina artifact from the pre-WWI Italian naval buildup. Celebrates the legacy of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo) and Italian maritime pride. Appealing to collectors of naval history, 19th-century medals, or Italian royal memorabilia. A powerful symbol of Italy’s naval modernization in the late 1800s. Check out our other Italain medals, militaria and naval items.

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About 7″ x 10 1/4″. ORIGINAL 1932 US Navy’PEARL HARBOR’ PhotoSaratoga/Lexington CARRIERS(G).

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