For sale is a 7x5 display card featuring an authentic piece of wood from the USS South Dakota (BB-57) — one of the most decorated battleships of World War II. This original 1940s teak was sourced from wood from the USS South Dakota Memorial

Commissioned in 1942, South Dakota earned 13 battle stars and served with distinction in the Atlantic and Pacific. She fought at Guadalcanal, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, and supported strikes across Japan. Admired for her toughness and firepower, she became one of the most celebrated battleships of her era.

Each display includes a copy of the dealer’s Certificate of Authenticity verifying the wood’s origin. Natural variations in color, grain, and shape are expected with original teak fragments.

This compact collectible is perfect for World War II enthusiasts, veterans, naval history collectors, or anyone who wants to own a meaningful piece of America’s “Battleship X.”

⭐ Great for gifts, classroom displays, or personal collections — own your piece of the USS South Dakota today! ⭐

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