Description
This is a framed 1924 Annapolis United States Naval Academy diploma for George Warren Patterson, Jr., the future World War II Commander of the USS Saury SS-18The Saury was launched on August 20, 1938 and earned seven battle stars for her service.
VINTAGE:Circa 1924.
SIZE:Approximately 25-1/2" in height and 18-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Glass, paper, cardboard matting, metal frame, wire, two brackets.
ATTACHMENT:Wire.
MARKINGS:ANDOVER GALLERY CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING 68 PARK ST.REET 475-7468.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDJX043 LBIEX3/11 SBFHX12/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The diploma is nicely framed but has some light previous wear and aging.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.