November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Silk ribbon and flag wrapped bottle mounted on a walnut plaque with carved decorative elements surmounted by a spread wing American eagle sitting atop a draped flag and shield, carved into the plaque and highlighted with gilded letters is: "U.S.S. Calvert", "Launched May 22 1942/ Mrs. Marguerite G. Fitch/ Sponsor". The plaque measures 13-1/2" by 23", displays a deep even finish and is housed in a walnut case measuring 15" by 24-1/2" by 7" high. The USS Calvert was an attack transport which landed troops at French Morocco, Sicily, Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, the Philippines and was awarded eight battle stars during World War II. CONDITION: Excellent, case shows wear to its finish. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Case : 24 -1/4" x 15".