Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a launching ribbon for the USS Batfish SS-310, from the Portsmouth Naval Yard on September 24, 194The USS Batfish is credited with having sunk nine Japanese ships totaling 10,658 tons while operating east of Japan, in the Philippine Sea, Luzon Strait, and South China Sea.
VINTAGE:Circa 1943.
SIZE:About 2-1/4" in width by 5-1/4" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: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. VEJX 4/07
CONDITION:9 (Excellent-Near Mint): Very minor storage wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.