John Wayne, Symbol of America's Naval Heroes

2019.009.006a

2019.009.006a

Name/Title

John Wayne, Symbol of America's Naval Heroes

Entry/Object ID

2019.009.006

Description

A commemorative plate featuring John wayne in a naval uniform during a battle. Two small propeller planes are diving behind him, possibly Japanese based on the designs on the wings and bodies. He is holding his binoculars in his hands and saring off at something in the distance while a large anti-air gun fired behind him. It is rimmed in a gold edge with stars interspirced in teh edging. Designed by Robert Tanenbaum and issued by the Franklin Mint. Plate number L/33029. The Styrofoam box is stamped B11WF26.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plate, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

Other Number: L/33029, B11WF26

Create Date

May 9, 2019

Update Date

January 13, 2021