WWII Submarine Launch Tag for the USS Cutlass SS-478

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II submarine launch tag for the USS Cutlass SS-478, launched November 5, 1944 at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard. Cutlass began her first war patrol and entered the Kurile Islands area one day after the Japanese surrender.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1944.

SIZE:

About 1-3/4 in width by 2-1/8" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Foiled card stock.

ATTACHMENT:

Silk string.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 3@VAX00 LBHX07 S(1)VBHX06/29/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): This tag shows very minor wear, 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.