PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This Bronze U Boat paperweight was made from salvaged bronze from the German U Boat 88 before she was sunk for target practice off San Pedro California on January 3, 1921. Paperweight measures 5 1/2 inches in length. These paperweights were presented at a farewell ball on May 27, 1921 to departing submarine commander Chauncey Shakford. During WW1 U 88 was credited with the sinking of 14 allied ships.
PRICE - SOLD
Item Number: 2684
