1960s 1970s USS RALEIGH LPD - 1 WALL PLAQUE, U. S. NAVY, PAINTED METAL On WOOD
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:81263 | Type: Plaque |
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circa 1960s - 1970sU. S. NAVYUSS RALEIGH LPD-1WOOD and METAL WALL PLAQUE
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ITEM: ONE (1) WALL PLAQUEDESIGN: USS RALEIGH LPD-1. According to Wikipedia, “USS Raleigh(LPD-1), the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport docks, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy named for the capital of North Carolina, which in turn honors the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, the first ...to attempt the establishment of an English settlement in North America….Her keel was laid down by the New York Naval Shipyard of Brooklyn, New York, on 23 June 1960. She was launched on 17 March 1962 sponsored by Mrs. Terry Sanford, wife of the Governor of North Carolina, and commissioned on 8 September 1962 with Captain A.W. Whitney in command….She was decommissioned in 1991 after deploying for the Gulf War.”DESCRIPTION: This is a RARE wall plaque likely owned by an officer or crew member who served aboard USS Raleigh LPD-1 in the 1960s or early 1970s! Wooden plaque board with heavy cast aluminum or spelter circular plaque. A great addition to your USN memorabilia collection! MANUFACTURER: UNKNOWNCOUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: UNKNOWNAGE: circa 1960s - 1970sSIZE: 11-1/4" high x 10-1/2" wide x 1-1/8" total thickness [metal disc is 1/4" thick]CONDITION DETAILS: NEAR MINT. Light surface wear to paint on edges of metal disc on front of plaque. Traces of cracks in the casting mold are faintly visible in the cast surface. No scratches, chips, cracks, or other damage.SHIPPING: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. Includes Delivery Confirmation. NOTE: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME! Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.
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circa 1960s - 1970sU. S. NAVYUSS RALEIGH LPD-1WOOD and METAL WALL PLAQUE
ONE OF THOUSANDS OF ITEMS AVAILABLE IN OUR EBAY STORE!
ITEM: ONE (1) WALL PLAQUEDESIGN: USS RALEIGH LPD-1. According to Wikipedia, “USS Raleigh(LPD-1), the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport docks, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy named for the capital of North Carolina, which in turn honors the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, the first ...to attempt the establishment of an English settlement in North America….Her keel was laid down by the New York Naval Shipyard of Brooklyn, New York, on 23 June 1960. She was launched on 17 March 1962 sponsored by Mrs. Terry Sanford, wife of the Governor of North Carolina, and commissioned on 8 September 1962 with Captain A.W. Whitney in command….She was decommissioned in 1991 after deploying for the Gulf War.”DESCRIPTION: This is a RARE wall plaque likely owned by an officer or crew member who served aboard USS Raleigh LPD-1 in the 1960s or early 1970s! Wooden plaque board with heavy cast aluminum or spelter circular plaque. A great addition to your USN memorabilia collection! MANUFACTURER: UNKNOWNCOUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: UNKNOWNAGE: circa 1960s - 1970sSIZE: 11-1/4" high x 10-1/2" wide x 1-1/8" total thickness [metal disc is 1/4" thick]CONDITION DETAILS: NEAR MINT. Light surface wear to paint on edges of metal disc on front of plaque. Traces of cracks in the casting mold are faintly visible in the cast surface. No scratches, chips, cracks, or other damage.SHIPPING: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. Includes Delivery Confirmation. NOTE: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME! Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.
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