U.S. Department of the Navy china bread plate; 5-1/2" diam. (vintage)

Authentic vintage Department of the Navy 5-1/2" bread plates with gold eagle seal, blue and gold interior rim. Various makers, including Homer Laughlin. These plates are in good condition free of chips.

Department of the Navy china was made for use by the Department's miitary and civilian leadership. The Navy discontinued the tradition of distinct patterns for various mess and wardrooms and the leadership in the mid-1960s.