USS Bashaw Submarine Badge

Cast in solid brass on an oak shield mount. The plaque features a cat fish emblem and below Faciemus Milites. Bashaw was a Gato Class submarine built by Eectric Boat company Groton and commissioned 25th October, 1943. She completed 6 war patrols in the Far East and is recorded sinking 3 Japanese vessels, totalling 19, 269 tons. Bashaw had various post war refits and was designated AGSS-241 in September 1962 and was finally decommissioned and struck from the naval register on 13th September, 1969. She was sunk as a target in July 1972 after a distinguished career spanning 20 years. Generally good condition. Badge measures 5.75" (13 cm).