Lot 167
World War II Commemorative Presentation - U.S.S. Aspro (SS-3091). Commissioned July 31, 1943. Hand painted wood and wire model in custom wooden presentation box. The Aspro made seven successful War Patrols in the area of South China Sea: Truk, Palau, Formosa and Honshu. Aspro is credited with sinking 16 ships including the Japanese submarine A1-43 and damaging an additional 9 ships. Aspro also rescued 6 Aviation personnel. She was decommissioned on Jan. 31, 1946 and sunk as a target in Nov. 1962. Presented to the Commanding Officers: Cmdr. Harry C. Stevenson; Cmdr. William A. Stevenson; and Cmdr. James H. Ashley. We note Japanese "kill" flags on backside. A unique WWII crew-presented model in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP
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