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BRITISH GOLD SUBMARINE LAPEL PIN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 USD
BRITISH GOLD SUBMARINE LAPEL PIN
BRITISH GOLD SUBMARINE LAPEL PIN
Well-crafted solid gold lapel pin depicting an A-Class British submarine, 2" long with pin and clasp fastener on the reverse, stamped "375" representing 10 carat gold content, also initials "J W B" and other hallmarks. In a war-era jeweler's case. Fine condition. The Amphion Class submarine was designed for Pacific duty, with greater fuel capacity and diving capability. HMS AMPHION, later S-43, was the first of the class to be launched in August 1944, followed by HMS ASTUTE. This pin may have been given at the launching of the AMPHION. Provenance: The War Museum.