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ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II USS Balao SS-285 submarine launch badge. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org: Balao (SS-285) was launched 27 October 1942 by Portsmouth Navy Yard, sponsored by Mrs. Theodore C. Aylward, wife of Lieutenant Commander Aylward, commissioned 4 February 1943, Lieutenant Commander R. H. Crane in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet. Balao's war operations span a period from 25 July 1943 until 27 August 1945. During this period she completed ten war patrols. She is credited with having sunk seven Japanese ships totaling 32,108 tons, in addition to sinking by gunfire 1100 tons of miscellaneous enemy small craft Balao arrived at Staten Island, N. Y., 27 September 1946 and on 20 August 1948 went out of commission in reserve at New London. On 4 March 1952 Balao was recommissioned and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. Since that time she has been based at Key West, Fla., and has operated as a unit of Submarine Division 121, engaging in various type exercises, fleet maneuvers, and submarine warfare training. Balao received nine battle stars for her World War II service.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1942.
SIZE:
About 1-3/4" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Celluloid, paper, steel, and brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RCV3/92 LCEX SLDEX7/11 SDEX09/21
CONDITION:
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.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
