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ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II USS Flying Fish SS-229 submarine launch badge. The second FLYING FISH (SS-229) was launched 9 July 1941 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. Husband E. Kimmel, wife of the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet; and commissioned 10 December 1941, Lieutenant Commander Glynn R. Donaho in command. Of FLYING FISH's 12 war patrols, all save the 11th were designated "Successful." She is credited with having sunk a total of 58,306 tons of enemy shipping. She received 12 battle stars for World War II service.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1941.
SIZE:
About 1-1/2" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Celluloid button.
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 large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCEX SLEEX7/11
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.
