Description: This "Imperivm Neptvni Regis" Unused US Navy Certificate for Crossing the Equator.  Copyright 1929 by M.A. Jones. Art by E.R Flint. Document basically says "TO ALL SAILORS WHEREVER YE MAY BE: and to all Mermaids, Sea Serpents, Porpoises, Sharks, Dolphins, Eels, Skates, Suckers, Crabs, Lobsters and all other Living Things of the Sea 

GREETING: Know ye: That on this day ----------------in Latitude 0000 and Longitude -----------there appeared within Our Royal Domain the -----------bound South for the Equator and for ------------------------

BE IT REMEMBERED That the said Vessel and Officers and Crew thereof have been inspected and passed on by Ourself and Our Royal Staff

AND BE IT KNOWN: By all ye Sailors, Marines, Land Lubbers and others who may be honored by his presence that -----------------having been found to be numbered as one of our Trusty Shellbacks he has been duly initiated into the

SOLEMN MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE DEEP 

Be It Further Understood That by virtue of the power invested in me I do hereby command all my subjects to show the honor and respect to him wherever he may be. Disobey this order under penalty of Our Royal Displeasure Given under our hand and seal this --------------.

Measures 20" W x 15" H.

 Condition: Corners and edges are worn. Certificate has been folded into fourth's.   

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