WWII US Navy Lost Boat USS Scamp SS-277 Submarine Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

This is a World War II launch badge for the lost boat USS Scamp SS-277, which was launched July 20, 1942 from Portsmouth (NH) Naval Ship Yard. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org: On 14 November, Scamp was ordered to take up the life guard station off Tokyo Bay in support of B-29 bomber strikes, but failed to acknowledge the message. Scamp was never heard from again. From records available after the war, it appears that Scamp was sighted by Japanese planes and reported depth charged by a coast defense vessel to the south of Tokyo Bay on 11 November 194Scamp was struck from the Navy list on 28 April 194Scamp (SS-277) earned seven battle stars for World War II service.

Circa 1942.

About 1-1/2" in diameter.

Celluloid button.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

None.

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. You will recevei the Badge imaged, or one that is nearly identical. 1@REL93 3@VDX95(S1V12/09/21) 1@VAJX12 1@MEX14 LDJX07/07 SLFJX7/11 S(1)FJX12/09/21

8 (Excellent-): This badge shows minor wear and tarnishing, and the badge 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.