A fascinating WWII British naval display piece for a desk, bookshelf, study, den, man cave, or military collection. An unusual conversation piece that makes you wonder whose desk it may have once sat on and the stories it could tell.
TheBritish MK 8 torpedowas introduced into Royal Navy service in 1927, used during WWII, and remarkably remained in service for decades.
• Vintage metal British MK 8 torpedo desk/display model
• Originally the centerpiece of a larger two-pen desk set
• Plaque reads“MK 8 TORPEDO – Introduced into Service 1927 – Last Used in Action 1982”
• Approximately3\" H x 11\" W
• Wonderful aged patina and vintage character
• Torpedo rests freely on its support and must be positioned at its balance point
• Small piece of blue tape underneath marks the correct balancing position
• Bottom support was originally glued to the larger desk set; the old adhesive released with age
A wonderful conversation piece for a WWII, Royal Navy, submarine, naval or military collection.
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Carefully Packed and Shipped. Fully Insured for the Purchase price
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