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Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian cruiser Zara

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Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian cruiser 'Zara'

Origin

England

Period

1920-1949

Dimensions

W.	31.89 in;	H.	16.54 in;
W.	81 cm;	H.	42.01 cm;

Creation Date

1945

Description

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed superstructure and armament in a cedar and pine glazed case.

Launched in 1931, the Zara saw action in the Spanish Civil War and WWII. She was involved in a night action with the British battleships Barham, Valiant and Warspite and, being comprehensively outgunned by the heavier ships and hit several times, she was scuttled in March 1914.
Signed / Dated
Signed and Dated 1945

Styles / Movements

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

277228