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ARTIFACT:
Rare WWII United States Navy Liberty Pass for USS Seattle, which started its life as an Armored Cruiser (CA-11). By WWII it was a Receiving Ship in New York Harbor. The yellow pass reads: "U. S. S. SEATTLE", "COMORA, S", "Rate BM 2(?)/e", the body of the card reads: "This entitles the bearer to leave ship on liberty when so authorized and to pass through navy yard gates. This card must be shown to O. O. D. when leaving, and must be deposited in box on quarterdeck upon return to ship. Use of this card for other than authorized liberty or by other than the person named is an offense" "LOSS OF THIS CARD WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION" and the bottom is signed by "J. M. SHEEHAN Lt. Cdr., U.S.N. Exec. Off.". Comora's Liberty Passes came along with two of his USN ID bracelets, see links below.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately: 3" x 2"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Yellow card stock, ink
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
"LOSS OF THIS CARD WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION", "J. M. SHEEHAN Lt. Cdr., U.S.N. Exec. Off. "
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHX15 LFJX10/15
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The liberty pass shows minor to moderate wear, soiling, and creasing, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
