1944 Submarine Launching Ribbon for USS Redfish (SS-395)

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usnlr20395re
$65.00
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a ribbon for the for the launching of the submarine USS Redfish (SS-395) from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on January 27, 1944, who shared the spotlight that day with the USS Ronquil and the USS Razorback. Redfish received two battle stars for her World War II service, sinking three Japanese craft and heavily damaging one with the assistance of USS Sea Devil.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1944.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-1/4 in width and 5-1/4" in length.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Printed silk.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LFEX1/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The ribbon has some minor wear at the bottom.

GUARANTEE:

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

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