WWII USS Cabrilla SS-288 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

This is a World War II USS Cabrilla SS-288 launch badge. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org: Cabrilla (SS-288) was launched 24 December 1942 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. L. B. Combs; commissioned 24 May 1943, Commander D. T. Hammond in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet. Cabrilla received six battle stars for World War II service. Of her eight patrols, six were designated as "Successful War Patrols." She is credited with having sunk a total of 38,767 tons of shipping.

Circa 1942.

About 1-1/2" in diameter.

Celluloid-wrapped tin.

Horizontal safety-style pin.

None.

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDXV95 LCEX SLDEX7/11 SDEX3/16

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.