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


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE IN THE OFFICE Through TUESDAY 09/16,

AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

Ron Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/10 until FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th!!

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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. MCX95 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.