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This is a WWII USS Snapper SS 185 Launch Button. The third SNAPPER (SS-185) was laid down by the Portsmouth (N.H.) Navy Yard on 23 July 1936; launched on 24 August 1937, sponsored by Mrs. Harold R. Stark, wife of Rear Admiral Stark, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance; and commissioned on 16 December 1937, Lt. F. O. Johnson in command. SNAPPER received six battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:LAUNCH DATE: August 24, 1937.
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. MEJX10/08
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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