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This is a World War II submarine launch tag for the USS Pomodon SS-486, launched on June 12, 1945 at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard. After serving in Korea, Pomodon 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.
VINTAGE:Circa 1945.
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. LBHX
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): This tag shows light wear on edges and creasing on top, 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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