Description
This is a World War II launching tag for the USS Archerfish SS-31The ship was launched from Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on May 28, 1943 and in November of the following year single-handedly sunk the Shinano - the largest warship ever to be destroyed by a submarine.
VINTAGE:Circa 1943.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/16 in height (excluding 3-5/8" of string) and 1-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Foiled card stock with silk string.
ATTACHMENT:Punched hole with string.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 7@VAX01 LBHX7/11 S(1)VBHX12/05/23
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The tag has some light wear only, and the tag you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.