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Rare 1946 Uss Shangri-la Cv-38 Officers & Crew Original Photo Wwii Carrier Ship

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This a rare Original Officer & Crew of the USS Shangri-La Aircraft Carrier CV-38. Nicknamed “Tokyo Express” This photo is really museum quality. The Photo measures approx. 34″ x 12″ It comes complete with a metal and glass frame. There is normal wear to the Photo. A few crease marks and two worn spots on… (read more)

RARE c. 1901-1904 Lithograph USS Wisconsin BB-9 Battleship National Insurance Co

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I can’t find another example of this work. Please let me know if anyone else knows of another example that exists for sale. Size 11 1/2 x 8 1/4. It cannot be after 1906 because the Wisconsin entered the shipyard in 1906 for extensive overhaul which resulted in the removal of the masts pictured with… (read more)

RARE c. 1901-1904 Lithograph USS Wisconsin BB-9 Battleship National Insurance Co

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I can’t find another example of this work. Please let me know if anyone else knows of another example that exists for sale. Size 11 1/2 x 8 1/4. It cannot be after 1906 because the Wisconsin entered the shipyard in 1906 for extensive overhaul which resulted in the removal of the masts pictured with… (read more)

NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE DESK PEN PENCIL SET Rare 1982 Electric Boat Navy

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RARE PROFESSIONALLY MADE MODEL OF A ATTACK SUBMARINE Desk Pen and Pencil Set. THESE DO NOT COME ON THE OPEN MARKET OFTEN, THE ITEM HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR DISPLAY AND PEN AND PENCIL SET IS WOOD AS IS THE BASE. Given as Gift in 1982 to Individual who worked at Electric Boat in Connecticut…. (read more)

(rare) Battleship New Jersey Serigraph Print By Int’l Artist Kamil Kubik

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Signed 20 x 24 serigraph print of THE BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY by international impressionist artist, Kamil Kubik. (Kamil was well known for his beautiful florals). Kamil was born in Czech; while living there he ran from the Nazi’s while still in his teens. He has lived and traveled all over the world while mastering his… (read more)

RARE USS New Jersey Battleship NJ BB-62 Authentic Life Saving Throw Rings

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LAST ONE IN STOCK!!!! Extremely RARE USS New Jersey BB-62, Authentic Life Saving Orange Throw Rings. Here’s your once in a lifetime chance to own an authentic recognizable piece of the most decorated Battleship in US Naval history. The ring measures 30. Awesome hard to find authentic maritime US Navy collectible. If you have any… (read more)

1952 Uss New Jersey Battleship Us Navy Ships Company Photo Capt. Mccorkle Rare

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33 X 12 INCHES IN THE OLD FRAME. EXCUSE THE GLARE FROM THE CAMERA. IT IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL PHOTO. VERY RARE FRAMED YARDLONG PHOTO FROM THE KOREAN WAR ERA. DON’T MISS THIS ONE. ALL ORIGINAL ESTATE FIND. The item “1952 USS NEW JERSEY BATTLESHIP US NAVY SHIPS COMPANY PHOTO CAPT. MCCORKLE RARE” is… (read more)

Rare SS Sudbury II on Station Tug Boat Mariner Brass Desk Document Holder

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Rare SS Sudbury II on Station Tug Boat Mariner Brass Desk Document Holder. Size 15 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm. In 1943 she was owned by the Canadian Royal Navy. In 1945 she was owned by the Royal Australian Navy. She was owned by the the Australian Department of Lighthouses & Navigation, Sidney… (read more)

Rare Vintage c. 1963 USMC LVH X-1 Assault HYDROFOIL Display Model by TOPPING

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RARE Original Vintage c. Rare Lycoming – AVCO experimental prototype (truck – hydrofoil combination). Due to the estimated construction expense, the US Marine Corps never ordered these special landing vehicles, so they were never put into production —-only 2 experimental prototypes were ever built. This solid metal model weighs 8.5 lbs. And measures 14.5 long…. (read more)