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ARTIFACT:
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 1942. Beneath 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.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 6 ½" x 6" x 2 ½" base
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Painted, heavy cast aluminum.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
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
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The plaque shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the painted details remain fully intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
