Span Am War - WWI USN Navy Battleship 'USS Kearsarge' BB-5 Sailors Cap Hat Tally

Description: Span Am War - WWI USN Navy Battleship 'U.S.S. Kearsarge' BB-5 Sailors Cap Hat TallyOriginal Span Am War - WWI USN Navy Battleship 'U.S.S. Kearsarge' BB-5 (Pre-Dreadnought Battleship) Sailor's Flat Cap Hat Tally - "Donald Duck" Style Cap Tally - World War One Era Production, USS Kearsarge (BB-5) was named after the sloop-of-war Kearsarge, famous for sinking the CSS Alabama, and was the only United States Navy Battleship Not named after a state. Her keel was laid down by the Newport News Shipbuilding Company of Virginia, on 30 June 1896. She was launched on 24 March 1898, sponsored by Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow (née Maynard), the wife of Rear Admiral Herbert Winslow, and commissioned on 20 February 1900. Between 1903 and 1907 Kearsarge served in the North Atlantic Fleet, and from 1907 to 1909 she sailed as part of the Great White Fleet. In 1909 she was decommissioned for modernization, which was finished in 1911. In 1915 she served in the Atlantic, and between 1916 and 1919 she served as a training ship. She was converted into a crane ship in 1920, renamed Crane Ship No. 1 in 1941, and sold for scrap in 1955. - Great Issued Condition as Photographed with wear as seen - An Exceptional Period Piece to Add to Any Navy Cap / Ship Collection or Display. Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Very Rare (Photo 7 - 12 Digital Reference Only)Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria.Guaranteed Authentic PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BUYING - If you purchase multiple items please wait for a combined invoice before paying.- Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.- Payment is due within 3 business days after the close of the auction- New Ebayers (10 or less feedback) must contact me prior to bidding; otherwise bids will be cancelled.- I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing.- If for any reason you do not feel you can leave perfect positive feedback please immediately contact me so that I may have the opportunity to resolve the matter.- Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.- International Buyers are Welcome! Please contact me if you have any question regarding shipping costs.- All packages are shipped USPS based on the dimensions, weight, & service - there is a $1.00 handling fee added to all packages to cover packing materials.- I generally ship within the stated handling time but this may not always be possible; if for some reason your package is going to be delayed I will immediately inform you and give you a full refund on shipping.

Price: 292.5 USD

Location: Avon, Colorado

End Time: 2024-10-01T13:42:56.000Z

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