WWII USS Perch Launch Commemorating Lost Boat Postal Cover

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ARTIFACT:

This is a "New" USS PERCH SS313 Launched Postal Cover Commemorating Lost Boat: US Submarine Perch SS17In Honor of David A. Hurt, held prisoner by Japs. Commander of the 1st USS Perch. Courtesy of www.Hazegray.org: The second Perch (SS-313) was laid down 5 January 1943 by the Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.; launched 12 September 1943; sponsored by Mrs. David A. Hart; and commissioned 7 January 1944, Lt. Comdr. Blish C. Hills in command.

VINTAGE:

Circa September 12, 1943.

SIZE:

About 6-1/2" in width by 3-1/2" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Printed paper with green ink.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAGX SAGX11/12

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): Slight staining on front and back.

GUARANTEE:

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

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