The map of this 1941 globe offers beautiful artistic details in addition to political display. Romanticizing the era of nautical exploration, the globe reveals majestic sailboats and ships of the past, from Viking vessel to frigates. The cartouche is in form of a shell, surrounded by a Mermaid and Poseidon (or Neptune?). Notice the base, which is made of black colored glass. It is a reflection of the shortage on metal during the war and creativity of replacement materials of that era. This globe, even or maybe because its imperfections offers a nice ambiance in just about any setting. The map on this 12 inch diameter globe documents the struggle of globe makers keeping up with the ever changing political borders during WW2. A close look at Europe reveals a cost-effective approach by Rand McNally, there is an overprint detectable. The area of Austria (annexed 1938), some Poland (Invaded 1941) and former Czechoslovakia (Invaded 1939) shows a “milky” colored overlay, hiding previous borders and making it look as part of Germany instead. This technique did not turn out to be as efficient as hoped and halted within a year. Instead, by 1942 Rand McNally followed Replogles’ lead by issuing coupons with each globe, offering replacement gores once the war is over and final borders have been declared. A fine piece of Nautical Décor and true WW2 Artifact $399 — Item #: 1011RMcNGlassB42 - SOLD