Rare & Beautiful WWII USN 97th Seabees Plaque or Bookend in Heavy Cast Aluminum

Rare and beautiful WWII United States Navy 97th Seabees plaque or bookend in heavy cast aluminum. Nicely painted, the plaque depicts the squadron emblem of a "Fighting Bee", the logo was originally designed by Frank J. Iafrate, in early 194Beneath the bee it reads: "SEABEES" in yellow block letters and the top of the bookend reads: "USNR 97 CONSTRUCTION BATTALION", during WWII the BN was stationed in different bases across Great Britain. The plaque is likely made from melted aircraft parts.

Circa WWII

Approximately 6 ½" x 6" x 2 ½" base

Painted, heavy cast aluminum.

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This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBEX12 LBGEX7/15 SLBCEX5/16

8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The plaque shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the painted details remain fully intact.

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