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Historic LIFE VEST by Atlantic & Pacific Manufacturing, Brooklyn NY. In 1956, it was transferred to the US Navy and renamed the USS Observation Island. It was the platform for the first at-sea firing of the Polaris missile in 1959. Plenty more history is available online. One small hole and tear on right shoulder. See pic for close-up. PLEASE NOTE: FOR DISPLAY ONLY. THE FLOATATION MATERIAL INSIDE IS HARD AND UNLIKELY TO FLOAT.

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Vintage Us Navy Usns Kingsport M65 Field Jacket 1976 Size Large Long With Stencil. Condition: Excellent Material: Cotton Military Corps: usn War/Conflict: vietnam. Top Sizes: Armpit To Armpit: 25 Shoulder To Shoulder: 22 Armpit to bottom hem: 19 Sleeve Length: 25 Neck To Bottom: 32. Please note some light marks on pictures #9 & #10. (Scale Note: the arrow sticker is 0.4 inch).

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USNS CHAUVENET T-AGS 29. Measures approximately 7″ tall by 7 1/2″ wide. Reference photos next to 12 oz can to judge size. Please view all pictures for additional information. Exhibits some wear associated with age and use. Surface wear patina dings finish wear etc noted. Check our store for more old plaques & advertising items. Available for private inspection by appointment. Please view all pictures for more information and to judge condition for yourself. Wear tear with age. Thank you for looking -ch. Please ask for a combined invoice before paying. Check our store – AGED2PERFECTIONSTORE – for more great finds: advertising, antiques and architectural items.

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USNS Naubuc YRST-4 Bronze Commemorative Plaque Heavy. Weighs close to 6lbs. 9″ wide x 7.5″ long x 0.75 tall. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “tinkrink22″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Sign
• Force: Navy
• Theme: Militaria
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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IT WEIGHS A HEAVY APPROX. 1 POUND 15 OUNCES (1.148LBS). EXCELLENT OVERALL DISPLAYED CONDITION (SCRATCHES & OXYDATION ON BACK ONLY)! We will leave feedback AFTER you receive your item, make sure everything is correct as described, and YOU HAVE LEFT FEEDBACK FOR US! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “sctradesmen” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Wall Plaque
• Force: Navy
• Theme: Militaria
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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