Relic From The Battleship USS Maine – SOLD

Rectangular engraved bronze block plated in metal.

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Description

Relic from the Battleship USS Maine, made of bronze with a metal plate coating.  Chamfered edges with the stamping, “RELIC/ BATTLESHIP MAINE./ BLOWN UP IN/ HAVANA HARBOR/ FEB. 16, 1898/ PRESENTED BY/ F.D.C.”  The only logical meaning for the FDC abbreviation is Fleet Division Chief, from a host of other alternatives found.

Size is 2″l x 1 3/4″ w x 3/4″ h.

Condition is fine with some of the metal plating wearing from the bottom mostly.

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Weight .7 lbs