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IWO JIMA SEABEES RELIC GROUPING

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IWO JIMA SEABEES RELIC GROUPING
IWO JIMA SEABEES RELIC GROUPING
A fine collection of seven items concerning the Seabees, five directly related to the invasion of Iwo Jima where the contribution of these engineers cannot be overstated. Included in the collection is a period red handkerchief embroidered "U.S. Navy Seabees" with their emblem; a Seabees brass belt buckle for a canvas belt; , a larger embroidered pillow case with Seabees name and emblem; two aluminum hand-cast models of Iwo Jima with Seabees figured on them; together with a three hand-cast aluminum models of Iwo Jima, one with an aircraft, another showing the flag raising, and the third showing the terrain, each casting about 3" x 5". Exhibited: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, New York, 1995-2007. Provenance: The War Museum, New York.