byf41 Posted May 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2014 I have the opportunity to aquire this shadow box . Seller states he aquired it from the family of Harry Warden , who was a Captain in the USN during WWII . I know the pictures arent much to judge it by but does it look legitimate to you guys and what is something like this worth ? Thanks guys . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted May 1, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 1, 2014 Civilian souvenir. They sell something similar to this at the novelty shop in the Base Exchange mall..... Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 1, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 1, 2014 Yup...I agree with Mark...probably made in China (though my ship pulled in somewhere that these were in abundance, yet I can't remember where) and available at stores ranging from the dollar store to Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I think my wife bought one for our nautical-themed bathroom back in the early 2000s. Not military and not collectable, unless you really dig nautical stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted May 1, 2014 Dedication on reverse . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 1, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 1, 2014 The dedication makes it a kind of cool piece, but still not really of any "militaria" value. I'd say that as a used piece of nauticalia, it's probably worth about $5...with the dedication, maybe $15-$20, depending on if the buyer finds it value-enhancing. Sorry I bring better news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks guys . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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