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TAF Ashtray, APPRX 6 3/4" diameter, states in raised relief on the border: Tunisia, Sicily, France, Balkans and Italy.
This is a TAF ashtray commemorating the cooperation between the allied air forces during World War II. The insignias in the center of the ashtray represent the United States Army Air Forces, the Royal Air Force (RAF), the South African Air Force, the Australian Air Force & the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Lovely ceramic porcelain, amazing art deco colorful graphic design.
Stamped on the back:
RICHARD GINORI
Richard Ginori is a very nice porcelain company in business for 100s of years.
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from their site:
"the Richard Factory introduced many mechanical novelties in the laboratories by spending a lot of money and by developing the lithographic decalcomania to reduce the high costs of the hand made decoration. New ovens and new buildings were built, the production of the electric insulator was increased to face the high request of the Italian market."
EXCELLENT condition, no damage or repair, heavy weight, bright graphics, minty nice.
I believe TAF stands for the Turkish Armed Forces. According to my research:
"The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), which is one of the great armies of the world, has been sharing its training experiences and knowledge with the armed forces of friendly and allied countries."
More from the internet:
While the flames of World War II were grazing the Turkish borders, the Turkish Army was on duty. Closely monitoring the developments taking place all over the globe after the World War II, the Turkish Armed Forces attracted everyone’s attention in 1950 by participating in the Korean War solely for humanitarian purposes. The reinforced infantry brigade deployed to Korea became a good example to many nations’ armed forces due to its military courage, discipline and spirit it displayed in the wars it participated in. 731 Turkish soldiers became martyrs in Korea.
Becoming a member of the NATOAlliance on February 18, 1952, the Turkish Republic initiated a comprehensive modernisation programme for its Armed Forces. The Turkish Armed Forces, whose power of deterrence continuously increased, proved its power and capabilities once more during the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation. Towards the end of the 80s, a re-structuring process has been initiated in the Turkish Armed Forces. |
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