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Offered is an exceptional vintage U.S. Navy military memorabilia collection featuring detailed display ship models, WWII-era naval references, patriotic publications, and related collectibles — a meaningful estate grouping with strong crossover appeal to naval historians, veterans’ families, and serious militaria collectors.
⚓ Featured Highlights
🚢 Ship Models in Display Cases
Both models are housed in protective wood and acrylic display cases, making them ready for office, study, or collection display.
🎖 Additional Memorabilia Includes:
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Framed U.S. Navy portrait photograph
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U.S. Navy hat and related insignia
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Patriotic WWII-era publications including YANK magazine
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“Long May She Wave” patriotic book
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Autograph cards and aviation prints
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Folded American flag presentation case
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Various military ephemera and naval-themed collectibles
📚 Historical Significance
The USS Salamaua (CVE-96) served as a Casablanca-class escort carrier supporting Pacific operations during WWII. Escort carriers were critical in convoy protection and air support missions.
The USS Missouri (BB-63) is historically significant as the site of Japan’s formal surrender in 1945, ending World War II.
This collection reflects mid-20th-century naval service pride and remembrance.
📌 Condition
Items show age-appropriate wear consistent with storage and display. Models appear intact within cases; ephemera may show edge wear or handling. Please review all photographs carefully.
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