Original U.S. WWII US Navy Gato-Class Submarine USS Bream (SS/SSK/AGSS-243) Framed Battle Flag - 37” x 32” IMA Merchandise This is a grouping that

This is a grouping that is a prime candidate for further

Closed it measures 4 inches long

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28 APR 1945

this stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over more than 80% of its original lightly textured feldgrau paint

Original U.S. WWII US Navy Gato-Class Submarine USS Bream (SS/SSK/AGSS-243) Framed Battle Flag - 37” x 32” IMA Merchandise This is a grouping thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an incredible piece of WWII Submarine Warfare history! This is a framed example of a Battle Flag for the US Navys Gato Class Submarine USS Bream (SS SSK AGSS 243). The tradition of submarine battle flags began during WWII when subs returning frompatrol would fly flags representing ships sunk, total tonnage, or a broom indicating a clean sweep (meaning that every target engaged was destroyed). Toward the