{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-8th-air-force-silver-presentation-cup-with-british-hallmarks-for-1943-in-original-embossed-silk-velvet-lined-case","title":"Original U.S. WWII 8th Air Force Silver Presentation Cup with British Hallmarks for 1943 in Original Embossed Silk \u0026 Velvet Lined Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendous piece of 8th Air Force history, a gorgeous silver presentation cup commemorating the 8th Air Force’s service in England from 1942-1945. The bottom of the cup bear silver hallmarks which indicate the year of production as 1943. The cup comes in its original silk \u0026amp; velvet lined presentation case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup measures 4” tall with a 2½” base diameter. It weighs approximately 4.8 ounces, and has a small American Eagle seal over the 8th Air Force insignia, under which is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEIGHTH AIR FORCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLAND 1942-1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the cup is engraved \u003cstrong\u003e31 \u003c\/strong\u003enext to British silver hallmarks including a Double H, a capital H indicating production in 1943, which makes sense as this would have been in reserve when it was used and engraved in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original case measures 6½ x 4½ x 3½”. The top of the lid is embossed with the 8th Air Force insignia, while the bottom of the case is embossed \u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two securing straps which keep the case closed have broken, so the case opens without resistance. The interior is lined with silk and green velvet, with a portion cut in the velvet to fit the cup perfectly. This is a very well-designed set that was likely meant as a gift to a high ranking officer in the 8th Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve never seen something quite as prestigious as this for presentation during WWII, a tremendous piece ready to become the centerpiece of any 8th Air Force collection. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304659587141,"sku":"ONJR25RJAN067","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25RJAN067__01.jpg?v=1737779913","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-8th-air-force-silver-presentation-cup-with-british-hallmarks-for-1943-in-original-embossed-silk-velvet-lined-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}