Description: USS BOWFIN SS-287 memorial submarine cover with pictorially postmark from Lincoln, NE on Feb 28, 2021. Blue photo of submarine on-deck ceremony printed on cachet #2631 by Alvin Eckert #9964 USCS. Cover franked with 55 cent flag stamp and a 29 cent submarine stamp # 2838e. The submarine stamps costs over $2 each. This fighting vessel earned eight battle stars in WW II in the Pacific Theater. The 311 foot Balao Class diesel submarine was commissioned 1 May 1943. She was ordered to the South Pacific in the middle of the fighting period. During her nine patrols this brave fighting submarine sank many enemy vessels and earned two commendations. She is currently open to the public at Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. We are proud of these "Greatest Generation" sailors and their sacrifice to win WW II. Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 5.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2023-11-04T03:29:42.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Multi-Color
WWII: USS Bowfin
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: 55 cents
Year of Issue: 2021
Type: Naval Cover
Quality: New
Branch: US Navy
State: Hawaii
Event: Naval
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: Pearl Harbor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: Pictorial
