Depicting the rivalry between the oldest defenders of the US, this theme chess set displays in great fashion the rich traditions of the American armed forces! The chess set even sports actual uniforms and seals of the current military forces! Originating less than 350 years ago, the American forces have quickly climbed their way to the top of the elite military around the globe. As a tribute to the men and women in the different branches of the military, and military worldwide, this theme chess set brings the US military to your living room in stunning fashion!
 
The Air Force chessmen of this themed chess set, with royal and light blue uniforms and the 'air' of men from the air, do the Air Force justice in their representation! The 'pawns' as airmen in dress uniform, stand stiff and straight as arrows, and with some smart flying and maybe a few missiles or so, the Air Force should be able to paratroop some men in and evacuate with the captured king from the other set of chess pieces!

Wearing the dress light and dark blues, the airmen appear well-fitted and ready for any challenge, whether it is the fixing of an aircraft, or the winning of a theme chess set game. In addition, the pawns of the chess set all have a disciplined refreshing look about them! From the tip of the cap to the end of the shoes, not a thread is out of place for the inspection of their commanding officer!

Sneaking a peak at the rooks shows that they carry the seal of the Air Force. Next to the rooks, and the 'Mayday' weapon for the opponent, is the ICBM! The InterContinental Ballistic Missile, the weapon designed to be able to carry nuclear warloads thousands of miles in a matter of minutes, makes its fearsome appearance. If it's a matter of weapons only, the Air Force has everyone beat hands down in this chess set! The bishops represent the real airmen in their 'space suits', ready for flying any aircraft, to any speed, to defeat all opposition in defense of the freedom of the Great Republic. And lastly, the commanding officer, looking very much like he fits his station with the lady naval officer at his side, prepares to guide his men through all obstacles for the objective: can he successfully capture the king?

The Navy chessmen, with navy blue uniforms and distinctive sailor's hats for the 'pawns'(who appear to be seamen of ordinary class), stand stiff and straight as arrows. The ranks of seamen in front are ready to give their best effort to defend their country and ship from anything! With some wise moves and a little trip underwater by the submarine, the Navy should be ready to capture the king from the other chess set of pieces!

Dressed in characteristic dress uniform of the seaman, with the neat white scarf around the neck and white cap, the pawns all have a refreshing look about them! From the tip of the cap to the end of the shoes, not a thread is out of place for the inspection of their commander! A brief look at the rooks show that they bear the seal of the Navy--which includes a majestic eagle with outstretched wings in the center. Next to the rooks, and the silent weapon of the Navy, is the submarine just breaking water at the surface of the ocean. Capable of carrying over a hundred men and even nuclear armaments, the submarine can be a fearful and effective weapon indeed! The bishops represent naval divers all geared up in underwater suits and helmets, prepared for any mission from infiltration of an enemy base underwater to repairing the damaged hull, these men are the embodiment of 'intrepid'! Finally the commanding officer, looking very much the Captain with the lady naval officer at his side, prepares to guide his men through all obstacles for the objective: can he successfully capture the king?

Test your skills with this great theme chess set! Take the side of the AirForce or Navy, and see if you can end the rivalry and prove once and for all who is actually better! Every game will be fun and refreshing with crisp pieces and great colors!

Specifications:

• Pieces: Non-weighted, plastic resin, and handpainted.
• King size: 3-1/4" tall, 1-1/8" bases.
• Set weighs 3 pounds.
  
• Pieces only. Chessboard not included.

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