Original U.S. WWII Navy USS Teton Steward Named Ventriloquist Dummy with Photo Album, Diary, Yearbook and More Category_MG 34 Mounts This is an excellent opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to pick up a very nice example of a classic U

The markings on the top of the barrel are still clear:

with correct Luftwaffe EM/NCO's Steel Painted Belt Buckle (Koppelschloß)

5 x 5 inches

though there are definitely signs of past oxidation on the reverse

Original U.S. WWII Navy USS Teton Steward Named Ventriloquist Dummy with Photo Album, Diary, Yearbook and More Category_MG 34 Mounts This is an excellent opportunityOriginal item: One of a kind. William E. Schackelford served as Chief Steward aboard the USS Teton (AGC 14) during World War Two. He was a writer, poet, lyricist, singer and a Ventriloquist. Included in this set is his original WWII manufactured Ventriloquist Dummy who is dressed in a Navy uniform with the rank of Steward 3rd Grade. The dummy or "Ventriloquist figure" is fully operational with a moving moth and head. It is constructed of mostly of