WWII Lost Boat USS Scorpion SS-278 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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WWII Lost Boat USS Scorpion SS-278 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

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ARTIFACT: This is a WWII Lost Boat USS Scorpion Launch button. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org: On 3 January 1944, SCORPION departed Midway on her last war patrol, heading toward the East China and Yellow Seas. On the 5th, she attempted to rendezvous with sister ship HERRING (SS-233) to transfer an injured man. Heavy seas prevented the transfer, and SCORPION continued west. She was not heard from again. Assumed to be the victim of a Japanese mine, she was declared lost on 6 March 1944. SCORPION (SS-278) earned three battle stars for her World War II service.

VINTAGE: LAUNCH DATE: July 20, 1942.

SIZE: About 1-1/2" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid button.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDJX10/08

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): Very minor wear and tarnishing.

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