Title:
100th LST Launching Commemorative Tag
Object ID:
2017.055.11
Object Name:
Tag
Date:
06/09/1943
Scope & Content:
Digital scan of a commemorative tag made for the 100th LST launching at the Evansville Shipyard. The tag consists of a small circle of cardstock or heavy paper featuring "Congratulations Launching 100th LST" around the outer right and the Evansville Shipyard logo on the interior. A red string is attached to the top through a hole. The tag was likely created in celebration of the launching of LST-575 which was the 100th LST built by the shipyard. It was launched on 9 June, 1943.
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10th LST Launching Tag
10th LST Launching Tag