Great 1930s USN Sub Officer Dolphins by NANCO in Gilt Sterling Officer's Initials & S-42 Engraved

This is a Great 1930's USN Submarine Officer Dolphins by NANCO in Gilt Sterling, with Original Owner's Initials: R. W. E. & Submarine: S-42 ENGRAVED on Bow Planes. Early in WWII the S-42 Sank a Japanese Minelayer, Okinoshima, on her first War Patrol, and on her second War Patrol, an unknown Destroyer, was hit, but a confirmation of sinking was unable to be performed.

Circa 1930's.

Approximately 2-7/8" in length and 7/8" in height.

Gilt Sterling.

Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.

"R. W. E. S-42" 

This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJM19 LAAIEX12/12/19

 7+ (Very Fine+): The dolphins shows moderate wear and tarnish on obverse, some of the gilt details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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