{"product_id":"vintage-us-navy-wardroom-china-plate","title":"US Navy Wardroom China Plate Homer Laughlin 1963","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eU.S. Navy wardroom china plate. The stamp “Homer Laughlin Best China USA XD 1111” is from the Homer Laughlin China Company, one of the biggest American commercial china makers. Their “Best China” line was the vitrified heavy-duty ware made for institutional use (restaurants, hotels, railroads, and especially the U.S. military).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e9.75\" Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eDate code system:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eHomer Laughlin used two-letter codes where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThe first letter = plant designation (different kilns\/factories).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eThe second letter = year of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eA = 1960, B = 1961, C = 1962, D = 1963, and so on through the alphabet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eSo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eXD = Plant X, Year 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eThe plate features the U.S. Navy emblem at the top (an eagle with a shield, perched on an anchor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eIt has a gold and blue trim, which are traditional Navy colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eSuch plates were used in the wardroom, the dining area for commissioned officers aboard U.S. Navy ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"367\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eThese plates were part of the official Navy-issued dinnerware for officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThey reflect the tradition, formality, and pride of naval service, especially in the wardroom where etiquette was important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271931707607,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4973.jpg?v=1759929994","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-us-navy-wardroom-china-plate","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}