Non Weapon ID Help Needed

Robert · 15th November 2009, 04:34 AM

Matt,
Thank you for the link. I contacted Bill (the dealer at the site) and he confirmed what I was worried that it might be, a grave marker to show that someone served in WWII.

It does appear to be in new condition so I don't believe it had ever used for its intended purpose.

Robert

Tim Simmons · 15th November 2009, 01:37 PM

I have this oddity, why

Jim McDougall · 15th November 2009, 04:39 PM

Where do you guys find these things!!!?

amazing !
I guess there are all manner of little treasures out there, and nobody knows why they were kept or signified.
The 'ruptured duck' thing seems to have of course had WWII connotations.
Obviously this plaque must have been celebratory and probably one of a number presented en masse to those attending a ceremony? The fact that it is not carrying name, date or event simply means there must have been a significant number of these made.

Is the 571 still in service? If not, is it static somewhere? Wasn't this one of the first nuclear submarines (Jules Verne would have loved it!).....perhaps something presented to visitors?

Rick · 15th November 2009, 05:13 PM

She is currently at a museum in Connecticut; Groton near New London where she was built .

Nautilus, of course, was the first nuclear sub; she was also the first one to transit the Noth Pole underwater .

Tim Simmons · 15th November 2009, 06:05 PM

She was also the the inspiration for the first British nuclear sub. A direct copy under a shared technology agreement, that not all were in favour of. Kind of ethnographic?

Rick · 15th November 2009, 09:01 PM

I'll bet these were given to VIP visitors at some point in her career .
The plastic is typical naval door and desk sign material .

Gotta love it !

I covet .

Atlantia · 15th November 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I have this oddity, why

Thats really nice mate! I'll give you a 'deep sea diver' for it?

(Couldn't resist, clearly my humour needing work!)

15th November 2009, 01:37 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I have this oddity, why Attached Images

15th November 2009, 05:13 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	She is currently at a museum in Connecticut; Groton near New London where she was built . Nautilus, of course, was the first nuclear sub; she was also the first one to transit the Noth Pole underwater . Last edited by Rick; 15th November 2009 at 09:03 PM. Reason: place name

15th November 2009, 04:34 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Matt, Thank you for the link. I contacted Bill (the dealer at the site) and he confirmed what I was worried that it might be, a grave marker to show that someone served in WWII. It does appear to be in new condition so I don't believe it had ever used for its intended purpose. Robert

15th November 2009, 04:39 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Where do you guys find these things!!!? amazing ! I guess there are all manner of little treasures out there, and nobody knows why they were kept or signified. The 'ruptured duck' thing seems to have of course had WWII connotations. Obviously this plaque must have been celebratory and probably one of a number presented en masse to those attending a ceremony? The fact that it is not carrying name, date or event simply means there must have been a significant number of these made. Is the 571 still in service? If not, is it static somewhere? Wasn't this one of the first nuclear submarines (Jules Verne would have loved it!).....perhaps something presented to visitors?

15th November 2009, 06:05 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	She was also the the inspiration for the first British nuclear sub. A direct copy under a shared technology agreement, that not all were in favour of. Kind of ethnographic?

15th November 2009, 09:01 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I'll bet these were given to VIP visitors at some point in her career . The plastic is typical naval door and desk sign material . Gotta love it ! I covet .