{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-navy-amphibious-lsm-mk-i-knife-ephemera-grouping-aircraft-recognition-card-sets-photos","title":"Original U.S. WWII Navy Amphibious LSM Mk.I Knife \u0026 Ephemera Grouping - Aircraft Recognition Card Sets \u0026 Photos","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Grouping. One-of-a-Kind. This is a fantastic WWII Navy grouping of Seaman 2nd Class Nicholas William Candela, who served aboard \u003cstrong\u003eLSM #325 \u003c\/strong\u003eduring World War II. The grouping includes a great deal of Ephemera as well as his Mk. I Fighting Knife, Aircraft Identification cards, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group includes:\u003cbr\u003e-USN MK.1 Fighting knife in original sheath. Tape-wrapped grip. On the reverse he engraved \u003cstrong\u003eNICK (HEART WITH ARROW) ELEANORE NC + ED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Candela’s U.S. Navy Donald Duck style flat cap reading U.S. Navy.\u003cbr\u003e-Four packs of Aircraft \u0026amp; ship Self-Instruction Recognition Cards Restricted. Includes Japanese, British, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army. All in great shape.\u003cbr\u003e-Two signal flags, both are half red \u0026amp; half yellow. 14 x 15”.\u003cbr\u003e-Dozens of photos from his service including Navy life, ships, officers, being on port, drinking, etc. Some phenomenal material.\u003cbr\u003e-Two pairs of Polaroid All-Purpose goggles in their original bags.\u003cbr\u003e-Framed photo of USS LSM-19,21,22. 9½ X 11½”.\u003cbr\u003e-Candela’s leg gaiters.\u003cbr\u003e -Original Roster of his ship,\u003cstrong\u003e LSM #325\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is 3rd on the list.\u003cbr\u003e-Certificates, letters, and post-war Association cards.\u003cbr\u003e-His Navy rate, signalman, and patch, and Naval Amphibious Forces 1st Pattern Alligator Patch.\u003cbr\u003e-His ribbon bar including WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation medal, American Defense medal with one star, and American Campaign medal.\u003cbr\u003e-Ruptured duck discharge pin \u0026amp; naval discharge pin. \u003cbr\u003e-Hard-cover copy of\u003cstrong\u003e LSM-LSMR WWII AMPHIBIOUS FORCES\u003c\/strong\u003e book published in 1994. Great reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a phenomenal Navy grouping, ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLSM #325 was laid down, 29 May 1944, at Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Company, Chicago, IL. It launched on 25 August 1944. Commissioned USS LSM-325, 30 September 1944, LTjg. Robert H. McCanne USNR in command. During World War II USS LSM-325 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater: LSM Flotilla Six, CDR. A. R. Quinn USN; LSM Group Eighteen, LCDR. J. M. Fabre, USNR; LSM Division Thirty-Six and participated in the Okinawa Gunto Operation from 1 to 26 April 1945. Following World War II USS LSM-325 was assigned to Occupation service in the Far East from 19 September to 2 October 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41877677408325,"sku":"ONSV7525","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV7525__01.jpg?v=1728183603","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-navy-amphibious-lsm-mk-i-knife-ephemera-grouping-aircraft-recognition-card-sets-photos","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}