Original U.S. WWII USS Barb Hand-Painted Submarine Battle Flag with Two Scale Models & “Thunder Below” Book with Provenance - Carried Out Only U.S. Ground Combat Operation on Larger Japanese Islands Rear Sight Assembly Shell is stamped but it

Shell is stamped but it is difficult to read and just a ghost of a 64 can be made out

It retains the original impressive brass mounted epaulettes and the buttons on the collar bear the Lion Cypher of Bavaria and the single "V" chevron to the right sleeve has the Bavarian blue central ribbon

The felt padding and fiber band are still in good condition

The bore on this gun is exceptional

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Original U.S. WWII USS Barb Hand-Painted Submarine Battle Flag with Two Scale Models & “Thunder Below” Book with Provenance - Carried Out Only U.S. Ground Combat Operation on Larger Japanese Islands Rear Sight Assembly Shell is stamped but itOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. Few submarines throughout the history of naval warfare have a service record that even comes close to that of the USS Barb. She compiled one of the most outstanding records of any U. S. submarine in World War II. During her twelve war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'y. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, Barb