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Model, Scale

Object number2006.26.1 a-h

Manufacturer Danbury Mint

Date1994

MediumMetal/plastic/fabric/paint

Credit LineGift of Andrew P. Zeedick, Jr.

DescriptionJeep replica scale model with plastic car stand, canvas top, metal plate, machine gun, plastic piece, wooden base, and plastic cover. Jeep replica scale model, World War II era. Olive drab. White circle with round star on hood of Jeep. Text on both sides of hood. Front bumper has text and image of white star. Glass windscreen than can be up or down. Spare tire and gas can on back of Jeep. Olive drab plastic stand to set Jeep (a) on so tires do not touch the ground. Olive drab canvas top for Jeep (a). Metal plate with text. Olive drab and black machine gun. Olive drab plastic piece for Jeep (a). Rectangular wooden base for Jeep (a). Clear plastic covering for Jeep (a) that sits atop the wooden base.Dimensions(a) L: 8.5 in. W: 4 in. H: 4.125 in.
(b) W: 2.25 in. H: 1.5 in. D: 2 in.
(c) W: 3.875 in H: 2.25 in. D: 4 in.
(d) L: 4 in. H: .5 in.
(e) L: 4.35 in. H: 1.375 in.
(f) W: 3.6.25 in. D: 2.25 in.
(g) W: 12.75 in. D: 5.75 in.
(h) H: 5 in. W: 11.625 in. D: 4.75 in.
Inscriptions(a)
"U.S.A. / 2040190" on both sides of hood.

Front bumper has lettering that reads: "28-110-1 [image of white star] 1BN-1".

(d)
Metal plate reads:"WORLD WAR II JEEP".

Marks"WORLD WAR II / JEEP [registered trademark symbol] REPLICA / [cursive] The Danbury Mint / [copyright symbol / MBI 1994".
Historical NotesJeep replica purchased from the Danbury Mint. The model is a precise 1:16 scale replica of the original World War II Jeep scout car.

Related institution United States Army

Related person Andrew P. Zeedick Jr. (born 1931)

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