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This is an ashtray from World War II for the United States Navy's USS Searaven (SS-196). The Searaven was launched in 1939 and a nine year career with the Navy. The Searaven was selected for an atomic bomb test which it withstood and then was sunk in the Pacific in 1948.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 5-5/16" diameter and 1-1/16" thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Monel or nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP RBEL93 VAAEX12/10 SeAAEX11/14
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The ashtray has some spots of light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.