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Stock# 5090-HS...1943 neat assortment of wooden military items worthy of a toy museum somewhere. These items were purchased from the original owner who played with them in 1943 and 1944.  These items should be sold as a set since they tell a story all by themselves and have been together for over 60 years...$495. Please read the descriptions that follow. (MP)

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All items in a set (above).

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Item 1 (above)  Army Transport truck measures 15" long by 5" wide by 7" tall/ made by Buddy L/ decals on both sides are very good/ features original canvas cover over rear bed which says "ARMY"/ left front fender has slight paint deterioration; otherwise, this vehicle is very nice. 

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Item 2 (above)  Army Duck measures 13" long by 5" wide by 4" tall/ has four wooden wheels/ maker unknown/ really nice, complete condition. 

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Item 3 (above) Commando Invasion Barge USA1265 measures 11" long by 4" wide and 6" tall/ maker unknown/ has two roller axles for movement/ has a drop door with cardboard opener still attached but with one small screw missing/ sides are made of cardboard (this piece has to be rare considering possible deterioration)/ features two cardboard and wood turrets (one is missing but could be reproduced relatively easily)/ includes original pull string/ includes a small tank which (Item 3A) measures 4" long by 2" wide by 3" high/ maker unknown/ has four cardboard wheels/ both launcher and tank are in very good condition. 

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Item 4 (above) Tank measures 9" long, 6" wide and 5" tall/ has four wooden wheels and rotating turret/ maker unknown but features original price tag from G.C.Murphy 5&10 for $2/ features a silver stamp on bottom "Patent No. 135880(?) and dated June 22, 1943/ very nice condition.  

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Stock# 5090-HS...These 1943 items are truly artifacts of American history...$495.  Free US Shipping !   

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