WWII Souvenir Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS V-5 (Later USS Narwhal)
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WWII Souvenir Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS V-5 (Later USS Narwhal)

Code: usnlr20005v


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ARTIFACT: This is a souvenir ribbon for the launching of the USS V-5 from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on December 17, 1929. The V5 was renamed the USS Narwhal SS-167 two years later. The Narwhal was one of the submarines in Pearl Harbor at the time of the attacks and assisted in bringing down some of the enemy planes. She went on fifteen war patrols and earned the same number of battle stars for World War II service.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 5-5/16 in height and 2-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Printed gold silk.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LFJX3/11 SEJX05/20

CONDITION: 9 (Excellent-Near Mint): The ribbon has very minor storage wear.

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