Artist/Maker Comet Metal Products Company, Inc. 1919–1942

Ship model

ca. 1946

Place madeNew York, United States, North America

Wood, lead, paint

Overall: 2 5/8 x 17 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6.7 x 43.8 x 6.7 cm )

Gift of Comet Metal Products Co., Inc.

1946.177

This 1:500 scale wood and metal ship model is a military identification model made during World War II of the Japanese battleship KONGO. It was made, along with many other models of Japanese, German, U.S., British, Italian, Russian, and French ships, by Comet Metal Co., Inc. under contract to the U.S. government. Such models were used to train naval and aviation personnel in warship recognition. They were also available for public purchase after the war.

Markingsstamped: in black ink on reverse: "KONGO" stamped: in black ink on reverse: "MFG. BY COMET [M]ETAL PRODUCTS CO. Inc./RICHMOND HILL, N.Y."

ClassificationsSHIP MODELS

DescriptionGray painted wood and cast lead model battleship.

Object NameShip model