THREE CASED SETS OF WORLD WAR II-ERA U.S. NAVY RECOGNITION/TEACHING MODELS OF JAPANESE SHIPS
Die cast models. Two cases include 20 ships each. One case, which has a rare keyed lock, includes eight ships. Most ships with identification labels. Interior of cases painted blue. Exterior of cases painted gray and with stenciled lettering. Two with label "Special Devices Division USN Bureau of Aeronautics ... Japanese Miniature Ship Models ... Mfrd. By Comet Metal Products Co., Inc. ...".
Ship lengths to 8". Case heights from 13" to 14". Lengths from 15" to 16".

Some models from a case of 20 are polychrome painted, and at least four models from that case of appear to be non-original. Cases with wear; one with green paint stains, one with replacement latch.

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age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.