WWII SC1012 Submarine Hunter Pyrographic Wood Plaque, Flag Remnant, and Photos
Item Details
Flag remnant is from the WWII submarine hunter ship SC 1012, which was in service from December 1942 to January 1946, when it was badly damaged by Typhoon Louise in Okinawa.
The remnant (11.5’ W x 5.57’ H) was brought home as a souvenir by seaman E. H. Rollins as serves as a record of his travels aboard the SC 1012, from Naples to Tunis, Corsica, Marseille, and more.
Also included is a folk art pyrographic wood plaque of the SC 1012 at sea, one real photo and two photocopies of his ship and the SC 1030 landed, and an 8×10′ photo of the HQ & HQ wartime baseball team.
Materials | Wood, Paper, Fabric |
Period | 1940s |
Inscription | Flag reads ‘Homeward Bound Pennant LST 1012, 12-28-44 – E. H. Rollins’ |
Number of Items | 4 |
Condition
- soiling, small tears, and edge wear to flag remnant; some loss to finish in central spots on plaque; bends and light soiling to photos.
Dimensions
measures plaque
Item #
ITMG250724