WWII Submarine Launch Tag for the USS Archerfish SS-311

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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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