S.L. Fashions

USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT. PRESENTATION

Description: This is a custom framed, double-matted, acid-free, archival quality presentation of the USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 at anchor in Thunder Bay, Alaska. This ship was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the closing days of WWII. It had just dropped off the components for the atomic bomb at Tinian Island and was going to the Philippine Islands without an escort. She sank and there were over 300 sailors swimming for 5 days without help. Finally, a plane spotted them and the survivors were rescued, but not after so many had drown or been eaten by sharks. The movie "JAWS" discussed it briefly. It was one of the Navy's greatest losses of WWII. This was a favorite ship of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and he was a passenger to several conference aboard the "Indy". Other notable admirals traveled on the Indy which included Admirals Halsey, Nimitz, Leahy and others. This is an ORIGINAL "ORDER TO CREDIT LONGEVITY PAY TO - " Date: December 15 1936 for William Max Turnow WT2C. This pay document was signed by H.K. Hewitt, Captain USN who was the COMMANDING OFFICER of the USS Indianapolis at the time. This is an OFFICIAL US NAVY DOCUMENT. Turnow was being discharged from the Navy at the time. It is ready to hang on your wall. It measures 14" Wide x 27 1/2" Long. The custom framing ALONE cost around $200!!!I unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of this naval cover. If you are not satisfied, return the presentation in the same condition as received for a full refund (less Shipping & Handling). You won't be disappointed. I provide a Certificate of Authenticity for your security. I HAVE JUST DROPPED THE PRICE FOR A QUICK SALE!!!! YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER ONE LIKE THIS - ANYWHERE!!!!

Price: 225 USD

Location: Escondido, California

End Time: 2025-01-18T01:34:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29 USD

Product Images

USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATIONUSS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 US NAVY Official Document 12/15/1936 BEAUT.  PRESENTATION

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Modified Item: No

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Topic: USS INDIANAPOLIS

Year of Issue: 1939

Certification: Charles Bird Collectibles

Quality: Used

Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)

Place of Origin: United States

Recommended

1/700 USS Indianapolis Heavy Cruiser - 3d printed model
1/700 USS Indianapolis Heavy Cruiser - 3d printed model

$26.00

View Details
USS Bassett WWII recued 154 USS Indianapolis Survivors SIGNED CARD W.Wilpe
USS Bassett WWII recued 154 USS Indianapolis Survivors SIGNED CARD W.Wilpe

$49.99

View Details
1/700 USS Indianapolis CA35 Cruiser Waterline
1/700 USS Indianapolis CA35 Cruiser Waterline

$37.84

View Details
1/350 Artwox USS Indianapolis CA-35 Wood Deck
1/350 Artwox USS Indianapolis CA-35 Wood Deck

$15.83

View Details
USS Indianapolis  1933  Long Beach Calif postmark
USS Indianapolis 1933 Long Beach Calif postmark

$4.99

View Details
USS INDIANAPOLIS (CL/ CA-35) – Handcrafted War Ship Display Model 37"
USS INDIANAPOLIS (CL/ CA-35) – Handcrafted War Ship Display Model 37"

$550.00

View Details
USS Indianapolis (CA-35): From Presidential Cruiser, to Delivery of the Atom...
USS Indianapolis (CA-35): From Presidential Cruiser, to Delivery of the Atom...

$16.95

View Details
2012 Goodwin Military Machines USS INDIANAPOLIS #MM10
2012 Goodwin Military Machines USS INDIANAPOLIS #MM10

$1.99

View Details
USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 1932-1945 U.S NAVY SHIP HAT OFFICIAL MILITARY BALL CAP
USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 1932-1945 U.S NAVY SHIP HAT OFFICIAL MILITARY BALL CAP

$26.50

View Details
Warship Pictorial # 10 USS INDIANAPOLIS & PORTLAND  by Steve Wiper (US cruisers)
Warship Pictorial # 10 USS INDIANAPOLIS & PORTLAND by Steve Wiper (US cruisers)

$11.95

View Details