WWII USS Bowfin SS-287 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge
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WWII USS Bowfin SS-287 Celluloid Launch Button / Badge

Code: usnlb20287bo


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a World War II USS Bowfin SS-287 submarine celluloid launch button/badge. Bowfin was launched from Portsmouth Navy Yard exactly one year after the Pearl Harbor attacks, December 7, 1942, and had nine successful war patrols. Because of the Bowfin was nicknamed the "Pearl Harbor Avenger", and now rests permanently at port in Pearl Harbor as a museum.

VINTAGE: Circa 1942.

SIZE: About 1-3/4" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid, paper, steel, brass.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal saftey-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: The button you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition. This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEL07 SLDEX7/11 TLEJX5/14 SEJX09/21

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): This button shows minor wear and oxidation on the reverse.

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