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This is a WWII USS Pollack SS180 Launch Button. Courtesy of www.hazegray.org: The first POLLACK (SS-180) was laid down 1 October 1935 by the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H.; launched 15 September 1936; sponsored by Miss Anne Carter Lauman; and commissioned 15 January 1937, Lt. Clarence E. Aldrich in command. POLLACK received ten battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:LAUNCH DATE: September 15, 1936.
SIZE:About 1-1/2" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid button.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX10/08
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Very minor wear and tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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