Vintage 1943 WWII Recognition Pictorial Manual of Naval Vessels War Dept Navy FM 30-50
Own an authentic piece of World War II history with this original Recognition Pictorial Manual of Naval Vessels, dated September 15, 1943. Produced jointly by the U.S. War Department (FM 30-50) and the Navy Department (NAVAER 00-80V-57), this manual was issued to help military personnel identify naval vessels from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and Italy during WWII.
Condition:
Original vintage WWII manual dated September 15, 1943
Measures approximately 10 inches long x 6 inches wide
Binding has been reinforced with tape and shows wear and distress from age and use
All pages are present and remain intact
Interior pages display expected age-related wear but are in good readable condition
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This is a fascinating historical reference and an excellent collectible for WWII historians, military enthusiasts, or collectors of original wartime memorabilia. Despite the repaired binding, it remains a remarkable survivor and a unique piece of military history.
