Korean War Ashtray for USAF Mosquito Squadron (6147th Tac Con Grp)

This is a Korean War ashtray for the United States Air Force Mosquito Squadron, or the 6147th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 5th Air Force. The ashtray's center shows a mosquito outfitted with radio equipment.

Circa Korean War.

1-1/16" height and 5-1/16" in diameter.

Painted china.

CHINA MADE IN JAPAN with maker's mark.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBJL05 LAAEX9/10 SAAEX3/15

7 (Very Fine): Ashtray shows little wear but has some areas of light discoloration on rim.

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