Vintage US Navy Operation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 Ashtray Antarctica Disney For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, historically significant Vintage US Navy Operation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 Ceramic Ashtray. This heavy, square souvenir commemorates the vital Cold War-era missions to the Antarctic continent beginning in 1955.The center of the piece features a beautiful, color-stamped crest encircled by bright gold trim. This specific coat of arms was custom-designed by Walt Disney Studios at the request of the US Navy to represent the distinct arms of the mission. The four quadrants represent a Naval Icebreaker, a Douglas DC-4 aircraft, an Antarctic penguin, and a industrious bee representing the iconic US Navy Seabees!The underside features its original protective maroon felt backing to safeguard tabletops from the heavy ceramic base. Given the age of the item, the felt needs to be re-fastened or removed and modern bumpers or felt pads need to be installed.Condition Details:

• Structural Integrity: Excellent structural condition with absolutely zero chips, structural breaks, cracks, or repairs. The square corners and cigarette rests are clean and sharp.
• Glaze / Finish: Features gorgeous, clean gloss aesthetics. As typical with vintage creamware and pottery of this age, there is extensive, fine webbed glaze crazing visible under close inspection across the white ceramic surface (clearly highlighted in the macro photos).

Please thoroughly review all high-resolution pictures to verify dimensions and close-up glaze features before purchasing.Will be packed and protected withthick padding.