1943 Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Billfish SS-286 Portsmouth Navy Yard
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1943 Submarine Launch Ribbon for the USS Billfish SS-286 Portsmouth Navy Yard

Code: usnlr20286ss


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a souvenir ribbon for the launching of the USS Billfish (SS-286) from the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on November 12, 1942. The Billfish was commissioned on April 20, 1943 and earned seven battle stars during World War II.

VINTAGE: Circa 1943.

SIZE: Approximately 5-5/16 in height and 2-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Printed sepia silk.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LFJX3/11 SFJX10/21

CONDITION: 9 (Excellent-Near Mint): The ribbon has very minor storage wear.

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