1941 Celluloid Badge for Submarine S-48 at Philadelphia Navy Yard

This is a 1941 celluloid submarine badge for USS S-48 (SS-159), which was launched in 1920 and sank later that year during a trial dive (all hands were saved). She was raised and repaired, and served her country during both World Wars. This ribbon is from the period just before S-48 left Philadelphia Navy Yard for World War II service as a training command support vessel. The badge is by Philadelphia Badge Company and has a navy blue ribbon attached.

Circa 1941.

Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter with approximately 1-3/4" long ribbon.

Celluloid-wrapped tin, silk ribbon, paper backing.

Straight pin.

PHILA. BADGE CO. PHILA. PA. 942 MARKET ST. BADGES BUTTONS EMBLEMS with union mark.

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REB/BE94 LFJX7/11

8 (Excellent-): The badge has light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.