WWII Submarine Launch Tag for the USS Queenfish SS-393

This is a World War II submarine launch tag for the USS Queenfish SS-393, launched November 30, 1943 at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard. Queenfish received six battle stars during World War II, but her war service was somewhat overshadowed when she mistakenly sank a relief boat that had been granted safe passage by the United States government. Travel through dense fog, coupled with neglect in sounding a foghorn to demonstrate its immunity brought about the demise of the Awa Maru at the hands of the Queenfish.

Circa 1943.

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

Foiled card stock.

Silk string.

None.

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

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): This tag shows minor wear, and the tag you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition.

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