Description: USS PARCHE, SS 384, 1943 LAUNCHING TAG, WWII SUBMARINE These original colorful launching tags were official launching party token that were issued to naval personnel and civilian employees authorized to attend sub launches from the shipways. They were only issued for launches of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) submarines from either Portsmouth, NH or Kittery, Maine.THE LAUNCH TAG MEASURES 1 3/4" ACROSS. IT IS MADE OF CARD STOCK WITH A METALIC FOIL COVERING.It is in excellent condition, (please see photos).Balao Class Submarine: Laid down, 9 April 1943, at Portsmouth Navy Yard, on Seavey Island in Kittery, Maine. Launched, 24 July 1943; Commissioned USS Parche (SS-384), 20 November 1943; "Bikini target July 1946; Decontaminated; returned to Pearl Harbor 7 September 1946; Decommissioned 11 December 1946; Assigned to duty as a Naval Reserve Training ship at Alameda, CA., 10 February 1948; Reclassified as an Auxiliary Research Submarine (AGSS-384), 1 December 1962; Relieved of duty as a Naval Reserve Training ship, circa late 1969.Struck from the Naval Register, 8 November 1969. Final Disposition, sold for scrapping 18 June 1970 to Zidell Portland, OR for $ 74.580.00. Parche received five battle stars for World War II service.Please see photos, email any questions and thanks for looking.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-12-15T00:54:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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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)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
