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USS MISSOURI BB-63 World War II RECOMMISSIONING CEREMONY PLAQUE & MEDALS 1986

USS MISSOURI BB-63 World War II RECOMMISSIONING CEREMONY PLAQUE & MEDALS 1986

IT IS A GREAT HISTORIC PIECE, CELEBRATING THE RECOMMISSIONING OF THE USS MISSOURI IN 1986. THE WOOD IS THICK AND QUITE HEAVY AND THE TWO MEDALS ARE MADE OF METAL, MOST LIKELY BRONZE. MEASUREMENTS: WOOD: 7.5 INCHES WIDE BY 2 INCHES IN HEGHT BY 4 INCHES LONG. MEDALS: APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES WIDE. PLEASE TAKE A… (read more)

U. S. S. Maine Relic Plaque

U. S. S. Maine Relic Plaque

MAINE RELIC PLAQUE, 1913. 12 3/4 x 17 1/2 Cast Bronze. The obverse is dominated by a large figure of liberty, her right hand extended and her left holding a round shield inscribed PATRIOTISM DEVOTION around a spread eagle perched atop an American shield. Upper left, IN MEMORIAM. Lower left, below a scen. MAINE/ DESTROYED… (read more)

U. S. S. Maine Relic Plaque

U. S. S. Maine Relic Plaque

MAINE RELIC PLAQUE, 1913. 12 3/4 x 17 1/2 Cast Bronze. The obverse is dominated by a large figure of liberty, her right hand extended and her left holding a round shield inscribed PATRIOTISM DEVOTION around a spread eagle perched atop an American shield. Upper left, IN MEMORIAM. Lower left, below a scen. MAINE/ DESTROYED… (read more)

1942/45 US Navy Destroyer DD787 original shipbuilder’s plaque, clock & barometer

1942/45 US Navy Destroyer DD787 original shipbuilder

This info provided by the US Navy’s historical division. This plaque is from the World War 2 era Destroyer DD 787, the James E. 787 was finished at the Todd Shipbuilding facility in Seattle, Washington just after WW2 ended, and never saw action in that war. However this gallant Destroyer saw plenty of action in… (read more)

HMS DROTTNING VIKTORIA Ships Plaque SWEDISH NAVAL Navy War DEFENCE SHIP WWII

HMS DROTTNING VIKTORIA Ships Plaque SWEDISH NAVAL Navy War DEFENCE SHIP WWII

12, 1921 to when it was scrapped in 1959. These ships, whose sole job was to protect the coast of Sweden, are credited with one of the main reasons for keeping the Germans out of Sweden during the Second World War. This Plaque, which is in Excellent Condition, features a wonderful Bronzed finish on an… (read more)

WW2 US Coast Guard Brass Plaque Aldrich-Groff Powr-Savr Pump Allentown, Pa

WW2 US Coast Guard Brass Plaque Aldrich-Groff Powr-Savr Pump Allentown, Pa

Estate found, this brass plaque is in very good condition and measures 5 1/2 x 8 inches and weighs a bit over 1 1/2 pounds. Note the anchor symbol as shown in the last 2 pics. Thanks for looking and good luck. The item “WW2 US Coast Guard Brass Plaque Aldrich-Groff Powr-Savr Pump Allentown, Pa”… (read more)

Vietnam Captain’s Submarine & Ship Plaque VS-32, HSC-5, CVSG 54, VAW-12, VS-22

Vietnam Captain

100% authentic Vietnam commemorative Captain’s plaque. Presented to Captain William E Fly. You won’t find another like it. 40 year collector and Northrop employee estate sell off. This piece is very heavy and very large. Please see all pictures, any questions feel free to ask. Carrier Antisubmarine Air Group Fifty-Four. (HS-5) (VS-32) (VS-22) (VAW-12). The… (read more)

Navy STRKFITRON-132 PRIVATEERS SIGNED PRESENTATION PLAQUE HOOTERS

Navy STRKFITRON-132 PRIVATEERS SIGNED PRESENTATION PLAQUE HOOTERS

20″ X 16″ Framed. Signed by multiple pilots and crew. 40 year collector estate sell off. Hundreds of other military and war collectibles. Please see all pictures, any questions feel free to ask. The item “Navy STRKFITRON-132 PRIVATEERS SIGNED PRESENTATION PLAQUE HOOTERS” is in sale since Tuesday, May 02, 2017. This item is in the… (read more)

Vintage U. S. Navy Ship Bronze Depth Charge Bridge Lever Warning Sign Plaque

Vintage U. S. Navy Ship Bronze Depth Charge Bridge Lever Warning Sign Plaque

It reads Warning – When Dropping A Depth Charge The Release Lever Of Bridge Or Track Control Must Always Be Operated Smartly And With A Continuous Motion Throughout The Full Stroke Of The Lever. It measures 6-1/2 w. And is 1/8 thick. It is developing a patina. No chips or cracks and in very good… (read more)