Grandpa's Treasures

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by adaniels, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. adaniels

    adaniels New Member

    Does anyone know what this is or what the writing means? I found it in an old chest of my Grandpa's. IMG_0433.JPG IMG_0435.JPG IMG_04341.jpg IMG_04321.jpg IMG_0433.JPG IMG_0435.JPG IMG_04341.jpg IMG_04321.jpg
     
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  2. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    "Glorious sculpture by famous man Ding Dongh strictly limited to 25000 copies."

    Or something like that.

    IHNI.

    It seems to be cast from brass, due to relatively low definition of details.
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

  4. adaniels

    adaniels New Member

    Yes, he served in the Pacific in WWII, I'm not exactly sure where he was stationed. I think it is made of iron possibly, it is really heavy.
     
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  5. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Does a magnet attract it?
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    He may brought or sent it home.
     
  7. adaniels

    adaniels New Member

    No, a magnet does not attract to it
     
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