{"product_id":"uss-vulcan-ar-5-cast-metal-naval-plaque-service-to-the-fleet-u-s-navy-ship-memorabilia","title":"USS Vulcan AR-5 Cast Metal Naval Plaque \"Service to the Fleet\" U.S. Navy Ship Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal USS Vulcan (AR-5) cast metal plaque featuring a raised depiction of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking, standing at his anvil. The plaque bears the ship's motto, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Service to the Fleet,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and prominently displays the ship designation \u003cstrong\u003eAR-5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Vulcan was a U.S. Navy repair ship whose mission was to provide maintenance and repair services to fleet vessels around the world. The imagery reflects the ship's role as a floating machine shop and repair facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is constructed of cast metal with hand-painted raised details and a rope-style border. The plain reverse and hand-finished appearance suggest it may have been produced as a shipboard souvenir, division plaque, reunion piece, or commemorative display item associated with the vessel and its crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable piece of named-ship Navy memorabilia with strong appeal to collectors of naval, maritime, and military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition with age-appropriate wear, paint loss, scratches, and patina consistent with age and display. Displays very well. Please review all photographs for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793263636695,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image3_e8676ffb-d72c-4026-8143-b861640e689d.jpg?v=1781704528","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/uss-vulcan-ar-5-cast-metal-naval-plaque-service-to-the-fleet-u-s-navy-ship-memorabilia","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}