WWII Lost Boat USS Scorpion SS-278 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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WWII Lost Boat USS Scorpion SS-278 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

Code: usnlb20278sc
$60.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a WWII submarine launch button for the USS Scorpion (SS-278), a lost boat. She was launched July 20, 1942 from Portsmouth (New Hampshire) Naval Shipyard. Scorpion's fourth and final war patrol began January 3, 1944. After two days traveling toward Eastern China, a rendezvous with her sister ship Herring (SS-233) was stymied by bad weather. An injured man was to have been transferred to the Scorpion, but instead he remained on the Herring, a fateful situation. The Scorpion was never heard from again, and was declared lost on March 6, 1944. She earned three battle stars for her World War II service.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

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

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid-wrapped tin.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: The badge you receive will either be the one pictured or one in very similar condition. This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LFJX6/12

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge shows no wear except to the reverse.

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