Original WWII U.S. Navy Miniature 5-A Teacher Models of U.S. Ships in Case by South Salem Studios - Nearly Complete Set of 42 Ships Scottish Militaria The only additional observation is

The only additional observation is that the Carry handles we believe are post war additions in that the design is very similar to Soviet weapons of the era

along with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion and 'C' Company of the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion temporarily attached) made its first combat jump behind enemy lines into Gela in the early hours of July 10

It now has a lovely mustard colored brass patina

so it was most likely made in early to mid 1864

Original WWII U.S. Navy Miniature 5-A Teacher Models of U.S. Ships in Case by South Salem Studios - Nearly Complete Set of 42 Ships Scottish Militaria The only additional observation isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is both amazing and interesting. Manufactured during WW2 specifically to assist both Naval personnel and aircrews to identify U. S. WWII ships from a distance. The set consists of roughly 42 ships, with many of them broken or missing. Some of the ships have come off of their small board, and others are broken entirely. Some of the ships include the USS Arkansas, USS Sangamon, USS Pennsylvania, New Mexico Class,