1943 Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Capelin SS-289
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1943 Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Capelin SS-289

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ARTIFACT: This is a launching ribbon for the USS Capelin SS-289 from Portsmouth Naval Yard on January 20, 1943 and bears the slogan "Remember Pearl Harbor". The ships first war patrol, conducted in the Molucca, Flores, and Banda Seas between October and November 1943, found her sinking a 3,127-ton Japanese cargo ship on November 11th off Ambon Island. Eager for more success on their second war patrol in the same area led to disaster when the Capelin disappeared without a trace.

VINTAGE: Circa 1943.

SIZE: About 2-5/16" in width by 5-5/16" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Printed silk.

ATTACHMENT: To be pinned on.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEX 9/08

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

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