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Rare 1890s Antique USS OLYMPIA Hammered Copper On Wood Mirror RARE 18 X 18

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The product is a rare 1890s antique USS Olympia hammered copper on wood mirror. Measuring 18″ x 18″, this unique piece originates from the United States and would make a valuable addition to any collection of naval memorabilia or transportation artifacts. The hammered copper detailing adds a touch of craftsmanship and history to the mirror,… (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine LACO NAVIGATIONAL POCKET WATCH U-BOATS SHIPS RARE

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Featuring the same movement as the Luftwaffe B-Uhr, these were produced LATE in the war, only 10 examples are known to exist! The company name derives from the surname Lacher and the abbreviation Co. At the company’s time of establishment in the mid 1920s, many other watch manufacturers in Pforzheim used almost exclusively Swiss movements…. (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine 7×50 LEITZ U-BOAT U-BOOT COMMANDER BINOCULARS RARE

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The German Army and Navy used a wide variety of optical equipment, including a 6×30 (6 power magnification with 30mm objective lens), 7×50, 8×30, 10×50 and others, being the standard issued optics used by all branches of service. Though this type was the standard, specialized personnel required stinger optics, and were issues to personnel on… (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine IWC NAVIGATIONAL POCKET WATCH U-BOATS SHIPS RARE

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IWC was only contracted to make 1500 of these between 1942 and 1943! The German Navy contracted IWC to produce Navigational Deck Watches, for use on G. Made with a 57mm nickel case, this IWC Kriegsmarine Navigation Watch is in SUPERB functioning condition! Used during the war, there are some marks and wear due to… (read more)

USS Hampton SSN-767 Submarine Model. Rare, Limited Custom Presentation Model

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Up for sale is a highly detailed, professional-grade desktop presentation model of the USS Hampton (SSN-767), an improved Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. This model features excellent craftsmanship, replicating the classic lines, hull markings, and sail numbering (“767″) of the real vessel. It comes mounted on a beautiful, polished hardwood base and is protected by… (read more)

RARE WWII SS President Wilson GALLANT SHIP AWARD Trophy

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This is the S. PRESIDENT WILSON AWARD TROPHY. It was launched just after the war ended in 1948. On February 3, 1964, in heavy seas. Secretary of Transportation to any U. The award originates from an execute order issued by President franklin d. Roosevelt during World War II which recognizes exellence and bravery in mechange… (read more)