What does the Tank Through the Wall ornament show?

An M3A1 Stuart light tank of the Second World War bursting through a brick wall, as seen on Center Street in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Is the Wolfeboro tank real?

Yes. It is a genuine M3A1 Stuart light tank of the Second World War, mounted so that it appears to burst through the roadside wall of a building that houses a collection on the years 1939 to 1945, begun in 1994 by David Wright.

What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?

A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.

Is this ornament an official Wolfeboro souvenir?

No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.

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Wolfeboro New Hampshire Holiday Ornament - Tank Through the Wall

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Wolfeboro's tank through the wall, the landmark on Center Street nobody drives past quietly.

Every child in the back seat has shouted at it: a real tank, nose and gun out, bricks flying, halfway through the front wall of a building on the road into town. This ornament draws Wolfeboro's most surprising sight exactly as it looks from the street.

It is the ornament for lake families who pass it on the way to the docks every summer, and a thoughtful one for a veteran, a military-history reader, or the grandchild of someone who served. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. There are few gifts for the person who loves both Winnipesaukee and the 1940s, and this is one.

Quick Facts — Tank Through the Wall Ornament

› Subject: A Second World War light tank bursting through a brick wall

› Town: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

› Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon

› Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through

› Packaging: white or gold gift box

› Made to order in the USA

› Ships free in the U.S.

The tank is a genuine M3A1 Stuart, a light tank of the Second World War. It marks a collection begun in 1994 by David Wright, a Korean War veteran, to show the years 1939 to 1945 from both sides: the fighting, and the American home front of ration books, victory gardens and factory shifts. Many of the vehicles there still run.

Wolfeboro calls itself the oldest summer resort in America, and it is a gentle place. The tank is the exception everyone is fond of, a reminder set where no one can miss it.

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Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.