Original British WWII Brass Model of Submarine HMS Thunderbolt - December 1940 Sea Patrol MP 40 Operating Mechanism

Operating Mechanism

These were originally fit by hand

the very same company that supplies all the embroidery to the British Military today makes these reproduction badges

The condition of the paintings is exceptionally good which may indicate that the paint was refreshed or added somewhat after the airman/artist returned home

Garber’s kites are credited with saving an American carrier from enemy attack

Original British WWII Brass Model of Submarine HMS Thunderbolt - December 1940 Sea Patrol MP 40 Operating MechanismOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Measuring 11" in length mounted on a wood plinth 12" in length, this is solid brass and shows the Submarine as sailing on the surface. There is a copper plaque inlaid into the wood stating : CONGRATULATIONS H. M. S. THUNDERBOLT ON YOUR PATROL IN THE BAY OF BISCAY 15TH DEC. 1940 In December 1940 Great Britain stood alone against the NSDAPs. Research tells us that H. M. S. THUNDERBOLT joined the 3rd Submarine Flotillain