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This is a rare submarine tie bar from the Electric Boat Company (Elco). Begun in 1892, Elco manufactured several types of boats, including yachts, power boats and boats for the United States Coast Guard and Navy. The tie bar is a submarine in profile reading EB.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:About 1/2" height and 2-3/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Tie bar clip.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAHX05 LABJX(4/10)12/11 S(1)ABJX3/13(1)ABJX3/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The tie bar has some small spots of light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.