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ARTIFACT:
Rare, early WWII United States Navy Liberty Pass for Heavy Cruiser, USS Chicago (CA-29), which was sunk at the Battle of Rennell Island in January 1943, the last engagement between the USN and the Imperial Japanese. The red, metal edged pass reads: "U. S. S. CHICAGO", "No. Barge" "This entitles the bearer to leave ship on liberty if entitled to liberty; and, if ship is at a Navy Yard, to pass through gates. To be shown to O. O. D. when leaving, and dropped in check box on return to ship. Use of this card for other than authorized liberty or by other than the person named is an offense" and the bottom is signed by a U.S.N. Executive Officer. The reverse reads: "U. S. S. NAVY DEPARTMENT U. S. S. CHICAGO", "CARE OF POSTMASTER NEW YORK, N. Y. OFFICIAL BUSINESS", "Penalty for private use to avoid payment of postage, $300.00". Comora's Liberty Passes came along with two of his USN ID bracelets, see links below.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately: 2" x 3"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Red card stock, metal border
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
"N. NAV. 493", "NAVY DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF NAVIGATION OFFICIAL BUSINESS", "4 - 5023", "GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MHX15 LADEX10/15
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The liberty pass shows minor to moderate wear and center crease, which does not detract, overall fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
