Description
If you're a Veteran of the United States Navy or just a history buff this biscuit tin is right up your alley, nice condition litho printed for the Loose-Wiles Bisquit Company estimated to between 1937 to 1941. The top features the WWI era Battleship USS Idaho, around the sides are other ships to go on to be famous/infamous including sadly the USS Arizona. The USS Lexington aircraft carrier was sunk at the Battle of the Coral Sea, the USS West Virginia sunk at Pearl Harbor only to be raised & fought on. The USS Guam a gunboat that surrendered to the Japanese during WWII after being renamed the Wake. The USS Chicago sunk in battle early in the war. Just packed with history & in nice condition. Measures 9 1/2" with a handle. Vintage Circa 1937-1941 Loose-Wiles Bisquit Co Tin Features Us Navy Ship, Uss Idaho, Arizona, Uss West Virginia, Lexington, Chicago
