Scarce Small Size WWII USS Steelhead SS-280 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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Scarce Small Size WWII USS Steelhead SS-280 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

Code: usnlb20280st1
$50.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a scarce, small size World War II USS Steelhead SS-280 launch badge. Steelhead was launched on September 11, 1942 from the Portsmouth (NH) Navy Yard. Steelhead received six battle stars for World War II service.

VINTAGE: Circa 1942.

SIZE: About 1-1/2" in diameter.

ITEM NOTE: This is the scarce smaller sized Steelhead launching button.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid-wrapped tin.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LDJX SLEJX7/11

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): This badge shows minor wear and tarnishing, and the one you will receive will either be this one or one very similar.

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