• Authentic USS Constitution Old Ironsides wood fragment
  • USS Constitution wood specimen in a clear jar on an engraved display surface
  • Hand holding framed Old Ironsides wood specimen and information card outdoors
  • Close-up of USS Constitution wood fragment in a clear display jar
  • Framed USS Constitution wood specimen with Old Ironsides information card
  • Two USS Constitution wood specimens in clear jars showing different grain and color
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Old Ironsides USS Constitution

Old Ironsides USS Constitution

$39.00 USD
$39.00 USD
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Historic wood specimen

A small wood specimen from USS Constitution, recovered during restoration work in the 1920s—not a model of the ship. Choose it for someone interested in naval history. Specimen dimensions and packaging details are not specified in this listing; contact us if these affect your gift choice.

When the USS Constitution triumphed over the HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812, the battleship became an icon of the US Navy and was beloved by the citizens of the young nation. During the battle, cannonballs seemed to glance off the side of the ship, earning the Constitution its nickname: Old Ironsides.

This specimen is a piece of wood from Old Ironsides, recovered during restoration efforts in the 1920s. First appearing in the Fifth Edition, we're very excited to bring Old Ironsides to the store!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Old Ironsides USS Constitution collectible?

It is a small specimen of wood from USS Constitution, the U.S. Navy ship known as Old Ironsides. The material was recovered during restoration work in the 1920s. This is a historical-material collectible: the interest lies in its connection to the ship, rather than its use as an everyday object.

Why is USS Constitution called Old Ironsides?

USS Constitution earned the nickname during its battle with HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812, when cannonballs appeared to glance off the ship's sides. The specimen offers a tangible connection to that naval history, which makes its provenance especially relevant to collectors.

When was the wood in this specimen recovered?

The product description identifies the wood as material recovered during USS Constitution restoration efforts in the 1920s. It does not describe this as newly removed timber. Keep that recovery history in mind when explaining the collectible or including a personal note with a gift.

Who is this USS Constitution specimen a good gift for?

It is particularly suited to naval-history enthusiasts, U.S. Navy veterans, military families, American-history collectors, and someone who enjoys objects connected to a larger story. A retirement, service milestone, birthday, or collector's occasion can make the historical connection especially meaningful.