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Accession # |
2011-5-1 |
Object Name |
Mold, Casting |
Description |
Plaque mold of submarine USS JALLAO (SS 368) battle insignia made of silver metal (possibly pewter). Used for forming sand for bronze plaques for crew members and presentations. From Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Estimated age 40 years. |
Date |
c. 1970 |
Dimensions |
H-10 W-9 D-1 inches |
Material |
Pewter |
Search Terms |
JALLAO submarine |
Provenance |
Donor was the Engineering Officer on board the USS JALLAO (SS-368) when it was decommissioned in 1974. The pattern was given to him by a crew member (FTG 3 [SS] Bruce M. Brown) whose father worked at Philadelphia Navy Shipyard. Following the last overhaul at PNSY, Brown was given the pattern for their use. |
Credit line |
Alan Ferdinandsen |