Scarce Small Size WWII USS Steelhead SS-280 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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This is a scarce, small size World War II USS Steelhead SS-280 launch badge. Steelhead was launched on September 11, 1942 from the Portsmouth (NH) Navy Yard. Steelhead received six battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:Circa 1942.
SIZE:About 1-1/2" in diameter.
ITEM NOTE: This is the scarce smaller sized Steelhead launching button.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LDJX SLEJX7/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): This badge shows minor wear and tarnishing, and the one you will receive will either be this one or one very similar.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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