Description
This is a very rare commemorative fob for a November 7, 1929 USS Akron ring-laying ceremony. Built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Company, the United States Navy USS Akron (ZRS-4) was the largest airship ever made in the United States up to that point. The Akron had several accidents and a coast-to-coast voyage before she went down in bad weather on April 4, 1933 off New Jersey, killing all but three souls on board.
VINTAGE:Circa 1929.
SIZE:About 3" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Stamped Duralumin.
ATTACHMENT:Hole at top for attachment.
MARKINGS:MEYER & WENTHE, CHICAGO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VADEX08 LFGEX4/10 SEJJX3/14
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Fob has light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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