WWII USS Perch Launch Commemorating Lost Boat Postal Cover
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WWII USS Perch Launch Commemorating Lost Boat Postal Cover

Code: z99usnlc90122


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE IN THE OFFICE Through TUESDAY 09/16,

AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

Ron Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/10 until FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th!!

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Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts here on our site to add to your collection.

We look forward to serving your collecting needs, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: This is a "New" USS PERCH SS313 Launched Postal Cover Commemorating Lost Boat: US Submarine Perch SS176. In 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.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 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.