Measuring 2 1/2 inches long and about half an inch tall, the pin is cast and engraved to depict a torpedo boat underway, with "PT304" engraved in the bow. Laid down in March 1943 by Higgins Industries and placed in service that November, PT-304 aka USS Cherry, was assigned to the Mediterranean Theater as part of Squadron Twenty Two. Operating out of Corsica and St. Tropez, period photos show 304 has having racked up 6 kills in service. Recalled to the States for reconditioning once hostilities in Europe ended, Victory in Japan was declared before 304 could be sent to the Pacific. Placed out of service in November 1945, 304 would later be sold off, with it's final fate unrecorded. Included with the lot is a copy of the book "PT Boats in Action- Warships #7", which features pictures of PT-304. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

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