USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

Size: 1.75''/44mm Finish: Solid brass alloy, "splash" minted for 3D deep-relief and exquisite detail, with hand-finished antique bronze patina for precise, top notch and unmatched quality Proudly Made in the USA The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of a new class of US Navy supercarriers, and is well equipped to bring a swift and decisive measure of force to any scenario.  Named after Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the 38th President of the United States, the ship and her crew uphold the same honor and integrity that was a hallmark of President Ford’s life. After serving as a naval officer in World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander, Ford was elected to the United States Congress in 1949 and held his seat for 25 years. His tenure was marked by Ford’s modesty and integrity in legislative negotiations. In 1973, when President Richard Nixon had to choose a replacement for disgraced Vice President Spiro Agnew, the overwhelming consensus on the hill was that Ford was