406. The Battle of the River plate

A portrayal of the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939 where the German battleship Graf Spee was attacked and put out of action by HMS Exeter, HMNZS Achilles and HMS Ajax off Argentina which finally resulted in it being scuttled.

Photos of box and label from Barbara Middlestorb's archives.

Original price 1/3.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 1940
Brand: Waddington's
Material: Cardboard
Nationality: British-England
Number: 406
Pieces: 439
Range: Giant Format
Series: New Giant Up to the Minute
Size: 21" x 15"
Theme: Battles
Title: 406. The Battle of the River Plate