CASED SET OF WORLD WAR II-ERA U.S. NAVY RECOGNITION/TEACHING MODELS OF AMERICAN SHIPS
20th Century
Ten large-scale die-cast metal models on blue painted wooden bases. Original stamped or contemporary printed identification labels on undersides of bases. Gray painted wooden case stenciled "U.S. Navy Teacher Models Box No. 1" and with "Special Devices Division USN Bureau of Aeronautics ... Mfrd. by South Salem Studios ... Serial Number 506 ..." label.
Model lengths from approx. 7.5" to 21". Case height 13.5". Width 28.5". Depth 7.5".

Models possibly not original to case. Case and at least some models repainted. Wear.

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