WWII Lost Boat USS Triton SS-201 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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WWII Lost Boat USS Triton SS-201 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

Code: usnlb20201tr
$55.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is an early World War II submarine launch badge for the lost boat USS Triton SS-201. Triton was launched on March 25, 1940 from the Portsmouth (NH) Navy Yard. During her sixth and final war patrol, Triton was presumably ganged up on by three Japanese destroyers and downed on or about March 15, 1943. Triton received five battle stars for her World War II service.

VINTAGE: Circa 1940.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 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. LEEX7/11

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge has light wear only, 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.