1942 Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Sawfish SS-276

ARTIFACT:

This is a launching ribbon for the Submarine USS Sawfish SS-276 from Portsmouth Navy Yard on June 23, 1942 and bears the slogan Remember Pearl Harbor". The Sawfish earned eight battle stars for her World War II service.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1942.

SIZE:

About 2-1/4" in width by 5-3/16" in length.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Printed silk.

ATTACHMENT:

To be pinned on.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

The ribbon you receive will either be the one pictured or ones in very similar condition. This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX11 LFEX9/11 S(1)FEX09/16/26 SLGJX10/03/26

CONDITION:

9 (Excellent-Near Mint): Very minor storage wear.

GUARANTEE:

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