Great 1930s USN Sub Officer Dolphins by NANCO in Gilt Sterling Officer's Initials & S-42 Engraved
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Great 1930s USN Sub Officer Dolphins by NANCO in Gilt Sterling Officer's Initials & S-42 Engraved

Code: usni10003nac
$1,195.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a Great 1930's USN Submarine Officer Dolphins by NANCO in Gilt Sterling, with Original Owner's Initials: R. W. E. & Submarine: S-42 ENGRAVED on Bow Planes. Early in WWII the S-42 Sank a Japanese Minelayer, Okinoshima, on her first War Patrol, and on her second War Patrol, an unknown Destroyer, was hit, but a confirmation of sinking was unable to be performed.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930's.

SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8" in length and 7/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt Sterling.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS: "R. W. E. S-42" 

"NANCO STERLING"

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJM19 LAAIEX12/12/19

CONDITION:  7+ (Very Fine+): The dolphins shows moderate wear and tarnish on obverse, some of the gilt details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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