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ARTIFACT: This is a Australian-made patch prop for the fictional "USS Sawfish" submarine in the 1959 movie "On the Beach", starring Gregory Peck as the sub's captain, as well as Ava Gardner. The movie takes place in 1964 in Australia,...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1935 USMC Devil Dogs WWI Aviation Movie Premium Ring from Quaker Oats. Devil Dogs of the Air starring Pat O'Brien and James Cagney was released in 193It was shot on location on the US Naval Base in San Diego and the Marine Attack Squadron...

ARTIFACT: This is a patch from World War II for the United States Maritime Service, which was first organized in 1938 to train men for service in the Merchant Marine. The patch is embroidered in bright red showing a shield within a life preserver flanked...

ARTIFACT: This is a pair of World War II United States Maritime Service decals in their original envelope. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 3-3/4" square (each decal). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Decals, paper. ATTACHMENT: None...

ARTIFACT: This is an unusual United States Merchant Marine officer's overseas cap badge from World War II. The badge is in gilt sterling silver, and has no hallmark but has great details. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-5/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful, high quality World War II United States Merchant Marine officer hat badge in gilt sterling silver. The large and handsome badge is by H&H. It dates to circa 1943 and is made with "war shortages material" screw...

ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare sterling silver 1943 United States Merchant Marine Union "Torpedoed" lapel pin. The pin reads SMEA 1943 and shows a torpedo at the center. The SMEA was the Sun Marine Employees' Association, the association for the...

ARTIFACT: Cool WWII United States Maritime Service sterling, enamel, and mother of pearl sweetheart charm or pendant. The lovely charm is in the shape of a ship's steering wheel, with a mother of pearl disc showing a center enameled plate that reads:...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II United States Merchant Marine "Torpedoed" lapel pin as issued to the members of the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Wipers (M.F.O.W.) Union in the Pacific Theatre. The pin is in enameled sterling silver. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce World War II United States Maritime Service "Donald Duck" sailor's cap. The hat band ribbon is embroidered with the letters USMS in gold tinsel thread. The cap was made by Rowe Wharf Haberdasher of Boston, Massachusetts...

ARTIFACT: Great WWII United States Merchant Marine Officer Bracelet. The stainless steel bracelet features a gold filled on sterling Maritime insignia. An eagle, wingspread perched atop a shield depicting a gold filled anchor in the center, enclosed by a...

ARTIFACT: WWII United States Maritime Commission Agent Wallet Badge in silver plated steel. The center of the badge features the number "28" and surrounding it reads: "U. S. MARITIME COMMISSION" with an eagle perched at the top...