{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-navy-miniature-5-a-teacher-models-of-u-s-ships-in-case-by-south-salem-studios-nearly-complete-set-of-42-ships","title":"Original WWII U.S. Navy Miniature 5-A Teacher Models of U.S. Ships in Case by South Salem Studios - Nearly Complete Set of 42 Ships","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is both amazing and interesting. Manufactured during WW2 specifically to assist both Naval personnel and aircrews to identify U.S. WWII ships from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of roughly 42 ships, with many of them broken or missing. Some of the ships have come off of their small board, and others are broken entirely. Some of the ships include the USS Arkansas, USS Sangamon, USS Pennsylvania, New Mexico Class, USS Nevada, the USS New Orleans, the USS Wichita, the Pensacola class, the Porter Class, the Portland Class, and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is contained in a wood chest measuring \u003cstrong\u003e27 x 5½ x 14\u003c\/strong\u003e inches that opens like a book to display the individual slots each containing a U.S. model vessel. Each vessel is made from lead and most are marked with the ship's name or class on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original data plate reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-A U.S. MINIATURE SHIP MODELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSER. NO, 3380\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTRACT NO. NOa(s)-2351\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMFG. BY SOUTH SALEM STUDIOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUTH SALEM, N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot really appropriate for the bathtub as all are made from lead, but never-the-less this makes a wonderful display that is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest Closed: 27\" x 5 1\/2\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003eChest Open: 54 1\/4\" x 2 3\/4\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038756372549,"sku":"ONSV25WSO152","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25WSO152__01.jpg?v=1751915205","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-navy-miniature-5-a-teacher-models-of-u-s-ships-in-case-by-south-salem-studios-nearly-complete-set-of-42-ships","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}