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In 1915, the Headquarters of the 5th Naval District. In April 1917, shortly after the United States entered World War I. The Naval Operating Base (NOB) and other facilities were established. By 1918, there were 34,000 enlisted men at the base. However, by the war’s end, the base was reduced in personnel and put into a standby mode. STAND IS FOR PICTURE AND LISTING PURPOSE AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE. SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED AND INSURED.

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STAND IS FOR PICTURE AND LISTING PURPOSE AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE. SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED AND INSURED.

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Circa 1960s – 1970s. COMMAND TASK FORCE 140. MODEL: COMMAND TASK FORCE 140. BRASS WALL PLAQUE DISC. ITEM: ONE (1) WALL PLAQUE DISC ONLY.

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Circa 1940s – 1950s. FLEET TRAINING CENTER NORFOLK. BRASS or BRONZE DISC on WOOD WALL PLAQUE. ITEM: ONE (1) WALL PLAQUE. MODEL: FLEET TRAINING CENTER NORFOLK. DESCRIPTION: This is a NICE cast brass or bronze disc attached to a wood wall plaque! Cast words, as follows: FLEET TRAINING CENTER NORFOLK / A. / RADIO / PRECOM / GUNNERY / TORPEDO / DAMAGE CONTROL / FIRE FIGHTING / CONVOY COMMODORE / FOREIGN TRAINING. Ideal gift for anyone who worked at the Norfolk Naval Base! A great addition to your United States Navy war room memorabilia collection! COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: UNITED STATES. AGE: circa 1940s – 1950s. SIZE: 10″ wide, 10-1/2″ high and 1-1/4 thick. WEIGHT: 3 pounds, 8 ounces. CONDITION DETAILS: VERY GOOD. Edge wear to wood plaque and painted surfaces. No other scratches, cracks, stains, corrosion or other damage. NOTE: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME! Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.

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