Ocean Liner & Nautical Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II worker identification badge for the Bethlehem Steel Company's shipyards in Boston, Massachusetts. The oval-shaped badge is by Whitehead & Hoag. The badge has a photograph of the employee and is labeled DB 32Although his...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1935 Nazi tinnie for German Seafaring Day, which took place on May 25 and 26 of that year. The pin reads SEEFAHRT IST NOT TAG DER DEUTSCHEN SEEFAHRT 25-26.5.1935 and shows a large schooner sailing beneath a swastika. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a mint, unfired 1988 Falkland Islands Zippo lighter showing the islands' coat of arms and motto: "DESIRE THE RIGHT". It is a factory-painted logo on a factory black painted lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1988. SIZE: About 1-1/4" in width by...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War I "death penny" memorial medal from the United Kingdom. It is inscribed to Sher Ali, who served as a fireman in the Indian Merchant Service and died in 191This medal was given to the families of men who fell in service...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1932 paperback copy of "Launch: A Lifeboat Book", by Britain's General Jack Seely. Perhaps most famous for his cavalry charge at the 1918 Battle of Moreuil Wood, Seely also was a Life-boat Service member, held several titles and...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique piece: a wonderful walking stick from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The stick is very delicate looking, but is cleverly made of a heavy spring with an intricately woven covering concealing the steel spring body and...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II two-sided wooden sign reading "Pier Operations". It is painted in black and off-white with stencil-style lettering, and was either a homefront sign or used by the United States Navy or Merchant Marine. The front...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice World War II era United States ship's ensign for entry into a Chinese port. The flag was made in the United States by Annin and is a representation of the Chinese flag. This example is for a larger vessel. VINTAGE: Circa WWII...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice World War II era United States ship's ensign for entry into a Chinese port. The flag was made in the United States by Annin and is a representation of the Chinese flag. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2' by...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s worker identification badge for the Boston Naval Shipyard. One of the oldest naval shipyards, the Boston yard was in commission from 1801 until 197The badge is numbered X81 81155 and reads BADGE MUST BE WORN ALL THE WORKING...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s "leadingman" worker identification badge for the Boston Naval Shipyard. One of the oldest naval shipyards, the Boston yard was in commission from 1801 until 197The badge is numbered X38 16 on an affixed oval plate...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II launch tag for the launching of the USS Sea Leopard (SS-483) from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on March 2, 194Sea Leopard ended her 28 year career with the United States Navy by transferring to Brazil. VINTAGE: Circa...