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Noticeably absent is the word \"souvenir\", meaning this rare plate is from the onboard china service of such liners as the AQUITANIA and BERENGARIA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the back story: Cunard introduced the beloved \"Bird of Paradise\" pattern in the 1920s for tea service onboard on their top liners.  It proved a hit with the traveling public, so much so that the pieces began disappearing into suitcases at an alarming rate.  British customs officials would often confiscate the booty.  In response, Cunard began selling \"Bird of Paradise\" china onboard in gift shops.  Marked on back was \"souvenir\" so customs officers would know to let the china through. 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Noticeably absent is the word \"souvenir\", meaning this rare plate is from the onboard china service of such liners as the AQUITANIA and BERENGARIA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the back story: Cunard introduced the beloved \"Bird of Paradise\" pattern in the 1920s for tea service onboard on their top liners.  It proved a hit with the traveling public, so much so that the pieces began disappearing into suitcases at an alarming rate.  British customs officials would often confiscate the booty.  In response, Cunard began selling \"Bird of Paradise\" china onboard in gift shops.  Marked on back was \"souvenir\" so customs officers would know to let the china through. Apparently customs left one slip through. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition with a hairline crack on back and two little chips on the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e"}