Description: USS STEELHEAD SS-280 1942 LAUNCH RIBBON, WWII This original colorful launch ribbon was sold during WWII by the Navy League to commemorate submarines manufactured at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yards and to raise finds to assist U. S. Navy sailor with financial needs during WWII. They were only issued for launches of Portstmouth Naval Shipyard submarines from either Portsmouth, NH or Kittery, Maine. THE LAUNCH RIBBON MEASURES 2 1/4" X 5 1/4". IT MADE OF A SILKY CLOTH MATERIAL It is in very good condition, with a crease across the middle. (please see photos of both sides of ribbon). Gato Class Submarine: Laid down, 1 June 1942, at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, ME.; Launched, 11 September 1942; Commissioned USS Steelhead (SS-280), 7 December 1942; Decommissioned, 29 June 1946, at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, CA.; Laid up in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, Mare Island Group; Placed in service as a Naval Reserve Training Vessel on 12 November 1947 at San Diego, CA; Placed out of service and struck from the Naval Register, 1 April 1960; Final Disposition, sold for scrap 21 December 1960. Steelhead earned six battle stars for service during World War II. Please see photos, email any questions and thanks for looking.
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-11-17T04:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
