Metalcraft of St. Louis (MO) #962. Zeppelin Model. 1927. Made by Metalcraft Co., made of steel, with oak and steel base included. Worn painted star and reads- ‘Navy’ and ‘Winston Salem’. Also shown is the 1929 ad for this later toy model. The 962 serial number dates this particular model to 1927, with it being within the first 1000 ever produced. Capitalizing off the popularity of early aviation, model kits such as this were popular throughout the Golden Age of Flight.
Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz.
Dimensions: 28.00” x 6.00” x 17.00”