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German Submarine UB-88 Bronze Paper Weight (125595)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
German Submarine UB-88 Bronze Paper Weight   (125595)
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110.00USD+ (27.50) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2020 Dec 20 @ 10:01UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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This is a miniature scale bronze of the surrendered German U-boat UB-88 given as a commemorative for the retiring US Naval Officer Commander Chauncey Shackford in 1921. Contrary to common belief, these miniature submarines were not made from salvaged bronze from the original vessel. The UB-88 surrendered to the British sixteen days after the WW1 armistice of November 11, 1918. The UB-88 along with four other German U-boats were sent to varied destinations in the United States for public display and exhibition. About 4,000-5,000 of these bronzes were cast. This is your chance to own a very rare piece of naval history. Any sailor of valor must own this bronze. Patinated and uncleaned.

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