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German Navy Small Vessel ID Models
Model
World War 2
Assorted lot of 6 German mini ships including Schnellboote, Raumboote 22,23. Approximately 1-1 1/8" long.
Probably Authentic
Related: Naval , Recognition
Related Facts
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy recruited children to create 500,000 scale aircraft models.
Recognition models were used to train military personnel in aircraft, vehicle, and ship recognition and also in range estimation.
Recognition models were also know as "ID" or "spotter" models.