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This is a World War II submarine launch tag for the USS Spikefish SS-404, launched on April 26, 1944 at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard. The first American submarine to record 10,000 dives, the Spikefish also sunk the last Japanese vessel before the close of World War II.
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. LBHX
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): This tag shows 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.