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2 Military Commemorative Plaques
2 Military Commemorative Plaques
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2 Military Commemorative Plaques, #1 U.S.S. Barbey DE-1088 Brass and Wood Plaque measuring 12'' x 8.5'', ''USS Barbey (DE-1088/FF-1088) was a Knox-class frigate of the US Navy. It was laid down on 5 February 1972 by Avondale Shipyards, Inc., Westwego, La.; launched on 4 December 1971; sponsored by Mrs. Daniel E. Barbey, widow of Vice Admiral Barbey; and placed in commission at Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 11 November 1972, Comdr. Theodore B. Shultz in command.'' #2 U.S.S. Midway Wood Plaque measuring 10 3/8'' x 8.25'', ''The USS Midway was America's longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. Approximately 200,000 sailors served aboard the carrier, known for several naval aviation breakthroughs as well as several humanitarian missions. It was the only carrier to serve the entire length of the Cold War and beyond. It is now berthed in San Diego, the original home of the Navy's TOPGUN fighter school. Midway opened as a museum on 7 June 2004. By 2012 annual visitation exceeded 1 million visitors. As of 2015 Midway is the most popular naval warship museum in the United States.''
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pr-owned with normal wear for age, unless stated otherwise
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2 Military Commemorative Plaques

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