USS Hardhead SS365 wartime attributed desk model

[Josh B.]

I've had this for a little while now, and as a collector with a strong submarine focus, it's become one of my favorites. This model paperweight comes up for sale from time to time, and I've even seen the metal part mounted as part of an elaborate ashtray. The name of a sub is generally hand engraved on these; this one is especially nice because you rarely see them traceable to a serviceman. Shown is one named to a GM2/C who was a plankowner on the Hardhead and stayed aboard post-war until late '45. The model itself is likely chromed brass, the deck gun swivels and is made of black-painted brass.

 

Josh

[Josh B.]

another angle

[RustyCanteen]

That's very nice!

 

Having the ID on the owner really does set it apart. Thanks for posting it.

[zsmith]

Very nice. I'm a former sub guy and love submarine stuff.

[dhodak]

Thanks for showing us, I too am a former bubblehead and also collect sub stuff. That is a nice piece that you do not see very often.

[navyman]

Josh,

Very nice, you just don't see these items turn up that much.

 

Jason

[Josh B.]

Another example, but from the Gurnard. I'm pretty sure at this point that the desk models of this design were made in Australia. This example commemorates shore leave at Perth.

[Josh B.]

Engraving