"made from" bits and pieces

[coastie]

I didn't know whether to put this on the US militaria or not but I have some things that are not US so here goes.


I've been a sucker in the last few years for collecting things that are "made from" famous ships. first off is one of my favorite ships: USS OREGON a piece of wood from the ship, it's mahogony so I'm not sure where on the ship it's from, but along the side it has many coats of white/gray paint, maybe some of it from the Spanish-American War days.

[coastie]

Next piece is if I am correct in assuming in the wording a Medal made from metal of the USS Oregon. This was made for a Pacific Exposition that never took place.

[coastie]

Lets jump ahead. A Medallion made from the SS John W Brown - Liberty Ship

[coastie]

Jump back in time - USS Constellation

[coastie]

Flip side

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USS Olympia

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other side

[coastie]

Hms Victory

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side two

[coastie]

This is not actually "Made from" a ship but made from the loot of a ship. A replica coin/pendant from the "Atocha"

[coastie]

reverse

[coastie]

My latest piece a spike from the first American "Ship of the line" the USS Independence

[coastie]

One of these days I want to find a "reasonably" price piece from the USS Constitution. When I find more I will post them. Anyone else got anything similiar?

[TJ Suter]

Thanks for posting these pieces. Very cool stuff!

[Tom M]

Excellent pieces Coastie, here is my contribution to this thread.


Just an orthodox little box....