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USS GUDGEON SS-211 Lost Diesel Submarine World War II, Naval Photo Handstamp PM
This product data sheet is originally written in English.
She was lost on 18 April 1944 off Japan. It appears she sunk a mine on that date. The proud vessel was credited with sinking 14 enemy ships. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation!
The postmark from Mare Island, CA dated August 26, 1979. The color photo cachet #2830 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 15 cent Flag stamp.
Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items!
These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte
USS Gudgeon SS-211 memorial submarine cover honoring this brave World War II 307 foot long Tambor Class diesel sub commissioned on April 21, 1941. She was built at the Mare Island Navy Yard. She was lost on 18 April 1944 off Japan. It appears she sunk a mine on that date. The proud vessel was credited with sinking 14 enemy ships. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation! The postmark from Mare Island, CA dated August 26, 1979. The color photo cachet #2830 of the actual submarine was prepared by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 15 cent Flag stamp. Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items!
These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte
| Grade |
Ungraded |
| Place of Origin |
United States |
| Certification |
Uncertified |
| Color |
Blue |
| Quality |
New |
| Cancellation Type |
Handstamped |
| Modified Item |
No |
| Item must be returned within |
14 Days |
| Refund will be given as |
Money Back |
| Country/Region of Manufacture |
United States |
| Denomination |
15 Cent |
| Topic |
Ships, Boats |
| Country of Manufacture |
United States |
| State |
California |
| Branch |
U S Navy |
| Country |
United States |
| Returns Accepted |
Returns Accepted |
| Type |
Naval Cover |
| Return shipping will be paid by |
Buyer |
| Year of Issue |
1979 |
| Event |
Naval |