WWII Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Pomodon (SS-486)

This is a souvenir ribbon for the launching of the USS Pomodon (SS-486) from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard. The Pomodon was launched on June 12, 1945, and after serving in Korea, suffered an explosion caused from an excess of hydrogen gas in which five crew members died. Pomodon was scrapped in 1972, after over a quarter century of service.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 5-3/8 in height and 2-1/4" in width.

Printed fuschia silk.

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

7- (Very Fine-): The ribbon has minimal wear with one chewed are a along the edge which goes into the ribbon about 3/8".

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