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    U-505 Souvenir

    Anyone know what these are and what they might be worth? I was told they were given to those involved with saving the U-505 and bringing it to the Museum of Science and Industy in Chicago at the dedication celebration...

    Tom

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      Perhaps you've already thought of this, but have you approached the Curator of the Museum to this out? I'm sure that this is not an unknown piece to them. I suspect they can't provide a value, but they sure as heck should know about its origins.

      Also, what is the size of this item?

      Good Luck


      Ramon

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        Looks like it has a cork backing, as Ramon has said, it would be good to know the diameter, is it big enough to be a drinks coaster or ashtray?

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          Originally posted by Adrian View Post
          Looks like it has a cork backing, as Ramon has said, it would be good to know the diameter, is it big enough to be a drinks coaster or ashtray?
          I thought it looked like a paper weight. A drink might wobble around on it. Maybe that's just to simulate being on a u-boat, though.

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            I found this information about the piece on another site. Seems they've labeled it a coaster, too.

            Captured Nazi Submarine U-505 Dedication Medal, 1954. A Memorial to Gallant Americans Who Went Down at Sea, sub, September, 1954, Chicago, IL. This captured Nazi sub is now on display at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry. Reportedly made from the Pig-Iron ballast, only 550 made. Uniface, deep relief, 3.5", coaster rev. XF+.

            $90.00-100.00+
            http://www.exonumia.com/Sale10/all01.htm

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              WOW ! "Nazi submarine"... Now I know for sure, that our U-boats had the possibility to become am member of the NSDAP...

              Regards, Peter

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                Hey, thanks for all the info!

                Tom

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                  Originally posted by Adrian View Post
                  Looks like it has a cork backing, as Ramon has said, it would be good to know the diameter, is it big enough to be a drinks coaster or ashtray?
                  some memorial huh...

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