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The US Naval Training Device Center Recognition Training Glass Slides are a unique collectible item that showcases the military history and training methods of the Navy. Perfect for collectors interested in militaria and Navy memorabilia, these slides offer a glimpse into the training and traditions of the US Navy.

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Up for sale today is a WWII U. These ships were made by Comet and South Salem models for US soldiers to use to learn identification of friend or foe. These were commissioned to prevent naval airmen and warships from accidentally sinking allied ships. All of the ships are spin cast lead. These include various brands as well as two boxed sets of ships made during, and pre WWII. These Comet ships are in good condition for their age, listed below are the ships in the set: SS indicates South Salem Studios and C indicates that it was produced by Comet. 1 Evarts (DE-5) Class U. 2 Curtiss Class U-S AV C. 3 Dixie Class U. 4 Fulton Class U. 5 Cimarron Class U. 6 Fletcher Class U. 7 Evarts (DE-5) Class U. 8 Bogue/Card Class U. 9 Cleveland Class U. 10 Pensacola Class (US-CA) SS. 11 Cleveland Class U. 12 Mahan Class U. 13 Sommers Class U. 14 North Carolina Class U. 15 South Dakota Class U. 18 Sangamon Class U. 19 Colorado (Colorado Class) U. 20 Colorado (Colorado Class) U. 21 New York Class U. BB SS Note: Non-original base, plus broken in half. BB SS Note: Non-original base. 24 Essex Class U. 26 Yorktown Class U. 28 New Mexico Class U. 29 Farragut Class U. 30 Gridley Class U. 31 DD 186 Class U. 32 Sims Class U. 33 Livermore Class U. 34 Independence Class U. Listed below are the bases that are included that I have no ships for. 44 Tennessee Class U. 46 New Orleans U. Please look at the pictures carefully as they describe it better than I can. Also feel free to ask any questions or to make an offer, all reasonable ones will be considered. If there is an explanation in addition to your offer it is more likely to be accepted, or it may justify a low offer still being a reasonable offer. The item “WWII U. S Navy ID Recognition ship box set-Comet South Salem model 35ships 11200″ is in sale since Wednesday, October 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “sitstay111″ and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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There are 16 total and they vary from Battleships to aircraft carriers and smaller ships. They are made of lead and in the original wood box. They are in great condition. All our items come from estate sales, yard sales, flea markets or places that we have traveled. All Japanese items come directly from Japan. Feedback will be left once feedback is received. We are a smoke free home, but many of the items were acquired from homes that may have smoked. These are collectables that I sell to be displayed. Most uniforms are tailored to the individual that owned it. The item “WWII US Navy British & French Recognition Ship Displays 16 Total” is in sale since Thursday, May 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “military_packrat” and is located in Muscatine, Iowa. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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WWII US Navy Recognition Miniature Models Mark 1 British Ships 28 W/ Case. Sturdy wood box with double hinges and clasp features stenciled writing at the top and double rope handles. When opened, the case contains 28 metal models. I think they are lead, some have deteriorated and began to be crumbly. Each model is attached to its wood shelf that can be slid in and out. These measure from about 8 to 3 inches. The case measures about 4 x 13 x 17 inches. It has very light surface wear but no repairs, all original, clean and smoke free. The item “WWII US Navy Recognition Miniature Models Mark 1 British Ships 28 With Case” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “bigwhitebarnsale” and is located in Chardon, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Featured Refinements: Recognition Model

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From WW2 Metal 1/200 scale. Original wooden box with Rope handles. Set of 48 in separate sliding wood shelves with designation on the bottom. Most of the typewritten labels intact. 5-A Set SN 2385. From Bureau of Aeronautics for Training Pilots to recognize US ships from the air. The item “WW2 US Navy Ship Recognition Models Metal Miniature Set of 48″ is in sale since Sunday, December 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “478aero” and is located in Macon, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Featured Refinements: Recognition Model

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Ox, measures 37″ X 14 1/2″ (closed). I believe the ships are 1:500 scale Ref. The Tirpitz measures almost 20 inches. The original label is still adhered to the box. This model box is completely full with 8 models. Overall very good condition. Look to be complete, with a few bent antennas. No abuse, just what you would expect to show from time. The item “US Navy GERMAN Comet Miniature 8 Recognition ship models 1/500 Scale Vintage” is in sale since Saturday, March 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “moderncentury” and is located in Toledo, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Up for sale is this. Very Rare US Military and Japanese Recognition Set of Metal Battleships and other Ships in Original Case. This is a complete set of 20 ships. The top right one is also missing what appears to have been a smoke stack. Some of the screws that hold the ships in place are missing so the those ships move on a pivot but are attached by one screw. They are dirty and the box has wear due to the age. The box measures 16″ x 14″ x 4 when closed. The item “Rare WWII U. S. Navy and Japanese Navy Recognition Set of Miniature Models in Box” is in sale since Monday, December 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “michaelsauctionhouse” and is located in Palmer, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Age Level: Adult
• MPN: Does Not Apply

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Cased set of U. Included are: Fiji Class (Brit CL); Biter (Archer Class) (Brit CVE); Arethusa Class (British-CL); “H” Class (Brit DD); Admiralty “V-W” Class (Brit DD); “L” Class (Brit DD); Tribal Class (Brit DD); Illustrious Class (British-CV); Furious (British-CV); King George V Class (British-BB); Nelson Class (British-BB); Royal Sovereign Class (British-BB); Renown (British-CC); Hunt Class (British-DD); River Class Frigate (British-PG); Hawkins Class (British-CA); Queen Elizabeth Class (British-BB); Warspite (Queen Elizabeth Class) (British-BB); Cumberland (British-CA); Emerald Class (British-CL); Malaya Queen Elizabeth Class (British-BB); Devonshire Class (British-CA); Tyne Class (British-CA); Southampton Class (British-CL); Leander Class (British-CA); Dido Class (British-CL); Scylia Dido Class (British-CL); Dragon Class (British-CL); Modified Class Swan Black Swoop (British-PG). Each model detailed with deck structures, armament, funnels and other details. All contained in the original box with rope handles and stenciled labeling.. Three items have come loose and need to be reattached. One piece appears to have broken off, see photos. Plus there is a link to all the other Z3BigDaddy auctions going on Please ask questions and/or request pictures if needed. Keep you head low and protect yourself from snipers! —If you win multiple auctions please ask for total price before paying as I do combine if possible. –If youre not happy, Im not happy. The item “WW2 USN MIinature Britiish Ship Recognition Models H A Framburg December 1943″ is in sale since Thursday, February 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “z3bigdaddy” and is located in Gold Hill, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.

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