1943 USS PIPEFISH Portsmouth Naval Ship Launch Ribbon WWII Fundraiser for Sale

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1943 USS PIPEFISH Portsmouth Naval Ship Launch Ribbon WWII Fundraiser For Sale

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1943 USS PIPEFISH Portsmouth Naval Ship Launch Ribbon WWII Fundraiser:
$30.00

Ribbons were sold by the Navy during WWII to raise war funds.

It is rumored that citizens were also encouraged to pay or donate in pennies. Copper ones to help fight the war. Ribbons were purchased and stored safely to enjoy years later.

•All are 2.25x5-3/8” in assorted colors w/submarine image and date launched.

•include text “Kittery, Maine/Souvenir Portsmouth New Hampshire Launching/Remember Pearl Harbor”.

•Launch date: 1943

•Sub Name: USS PIPEFISH

•Condition: minor crease, otherwise clean and Exc.

This is a unique collectible from the United States during World War II. Great piece of Military Wartime Memorabilia. Not an item you see, ever

The USS is a WWII ship that was built and commissioned at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard in Kittery Maine.

Ribbons were provided by the Navy during WWII to raise war funds. It is rumored that citizens were also encouraged to pay or donate in pennies. Copper ones to help fight the war.

Ribbons were available at a traditional maiden voyage party the same day as the ship is commissioned for war time tour.

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Shipping is USPS insurance tracking etc

FYI, these are non replaceable