Vintage WW2 M4 Sherman Tank Sand Table Wooden Training Model IDF Armored Corps

Description

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Up for auction is a very rare hand-made wooden training model of the WW2 M4 Sherman Tank
that was used in battle simulations on a sand table designed to help tank commanders in future battle planning and military wargaming.
This vintage tank model was recently discovered in an old house estate of an Israeli Army tank commander.
The use of sand tables and miniature tank models by the Israeli Armor Battalions for teaching military cadets was common in the 1950's-1970's and fell out of favor with improved maps, aerial and satellite photography, and later, with digital terrain simulations.
The M4 Sherman Tank was used in the Israeli army from 1948 to 1980.
The tank model is crude in its design, the turret section can rotate and be dismantled. It's barrel is made from a solid metal wire.
It has Hebrew hand markings on the bottom:
El Arish
Training Room
This relic will complement your collection or decorate your WW2 M4 Sherman Tank shelf or desktop. An excellent gift for a connoisseur of military memorabilia.
Measures 12.5 cm long, 5.5 cm wide and 5.5 cm tall
(5"x 2
¼
"x2
¼
")
Condition:
In good condition showing age and usage wear to the black coating.
I don't consider myself an expert on all my findings, but I do try my best to describe them the best I can. That's why I ask that you ask questions first before bidding if you aren't sure
about this item! I will be happy to send any additional photo’s.
Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Priority Airmail.
Shipment fee: to the
USA: $
16.
50
, to
Canada
:
16
.50
, to the U.K. & Europe: $
15
.50
,  and in
Israel
$
6
.00
(Registered post or pick-up).
I normally use
Priority
Airmail
with full internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as EMS (
Express Mail Service with full internet tracking)
and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
In the case of lost or damaged items, Priority Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
EMS
services.
It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible.  If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shipping charges).
Good Luck and thanks for bidding!