Miscellaneous

Vietnam war era U.S. Naval School Underwater Swimmers plaque. This group was based in Key West, Florida, and welcomed its first class in 1954 and trained over 6000 divers before officially closing it doors in l973. Students came from all branches of the U.S. military, from several civilian government departments, and from allied forces. This school trained many Navy Seals, Marine Recon and EOD soldiers. The medallion on this plaque features a diver riding a shark and appears to be bronze, measures 6” in diameter and is very heavy. The plaque itself is 10” by 12” and has a pull out prop stand in the back of it. No maker’s marks or labels and I don’t know my woods that well, so I am unsure what type of wood was used.

U.S. Special Forces named plaque. Plaque has a thick brass name plate, which reads: TO SP/4 WILLIAM E. MOTTRAM FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF COMPANY E 5TH SFGA 1ST SF FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE FROM JULY 67 TO JULY 68. PLAQUE HAS ATTACHED SF SPEARHEAD WITH TAB, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN’S BADGE, MASTER PARACHUTIST’S WINGS AND A 5TH SF FLASH, PIECES. Plaque is a little over 9” tall and 7” wide. I have not done any research on this veteran. Nice piece.

U.S. Special Forces plaque. Painted black plaque has the rare J.F. Kennedy quote ribbon (beercan style); the Green Beret and knife beercan, the SF spearhead beercan and the SF hearp beercan. The nameplate reads SP/5 James R. Ross FROM THE OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN CO. D 5TH SFG (ABN) 1ST SF VIETNAM. Plaque meausures 11” tall and over 9” wide. I have not researched this soldier.

Special Forces plaque. Black painted wood plaque contains the early John F. Kennedy ribbon (beercan style). Plaque also contains the head of a SF man with beret, the SF hearp beercan; the 5th Special Forces Flash beercan; the SF spearhead beercan; South Vietnamese airborne wings and the South Vietnamese SF insignia beercan. The plaque is inscribed Ross C. Portmann. Ass’t S-4 7th SFGA 1st SF. Ft. Bragg N.C. 23 SEPT 1966-8 SEPT 1967; S-4 CLD 5TH SFGA, 1ST S.F. VIETNAM; ASS’T S-4, 5TH SFGA, 1ST S.F. VIETNAM 4 APRIL 1969. I have not researched this soldier. Excellent condition.

This is a large, heavy wooden plaque with attached chrome plated bayonet that has been cut in halfand various Thai badges (15 in all). This item comes with its original presentation box, and is very heavy. Consider that when I give you the shipping costs. The prop on the back of the plaque has been removed so the plaque could be hung. The plaque is inscribed BEST WISHES, GOOD LUCK LT. COL. SIMMONS, FRANKLIN B. D (?) 1ST. INF. DIV. RTA. That inscription is on a silver ribbon, tarnished but I have not cleaned it. I have not researched this officer.

Vietnam era U.S. Special Forces medic’s plaque. This plaque comes in its original box and appears to have never been used. This plaque has a wooden base and brass plate that is inscribed with the Special Force’s medic’s pledge. I have never seen one these before.

First Special Forces Group plaque piece. This thing is huge and is the largest and only one I have ever seen. This piece appears to have been removed from a wooden plaque. This piece measures 11.5 inches long and 9.5 inches wide.

CIA pen. Super rare. See Melton or Brunner’s books on CIA items.

CIA or British SAS crossbow. This is a lightweight collapsible crossbow. See Melton or Brunner’s book. Item is complete except missing the bolts or knife blade. Check your local laws. This item is sold as a collectible only. I have never seen one for sale. This is beyond rare. There is some loss of paint on the bow, as seen in the pictures. Price on request, accepting trades as well.