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ARTIFACT:
This is an Australian-made "USS Sawfish" shoulder arc prop for the 1959 movie "On the Beach", starring Gregory Peck as the sub's captain. The movie takes place in 1964 in Australia, one of the only habitable areas left on earth after World War III. The real-life Sawfish (SS-276) went on ten World War II patrols and earned eight battle stars for her trouble. Listed separately for sale is a patch prop from the same movie that came to us with the shoulder arc (please see link at bottom of page for more information).
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1950s.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 3-13/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool embroidered in cotton/silk threads, treated paper backing.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a movie-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAJL98 LAAEX1/12
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The arc shows light to medium wear with some loose threads and minor lifting of the backing.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
