Island-Made Iwo Jima Desk Plaque for 90th NCB Naval Construction Btn.

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  • Island-Made Iwo Jima Desk Plaque for 90th NCB Naval Construction Btn.
  • Island-Made Iwo Jima Desk Plaque for 90th NCB Naval Construction Btn.
  • Island-Made Iwo Jima Desk Plaque for 90th NCB Naval Construction Btn.
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare island-made desk plaque for the United States Navy 90th Naval Construction Battalion, or "Seabees". Activated July 25, 1943, the 90th served in the Pacific Theatre. The island-shaped plaque is in heavy relief and was made at Iwo Jima in cast aluminum. The top part is quite raised and represents a volcano.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 5-3/8" in length and 3" in width and 1/2" in thickness.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Cast aluminum.

ATTACHMENT:

Hole.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEJX13 LBHEX6/13 SBFC4/15

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The plaque shows little wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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