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I continued to collect memorabilia even after my enlistment was over but now it’s time for someone else to enjoy it all. Here’s a rundown of what’s included in the sale. An envelope stamped by the post office on the day Prairie was commissioned on August 5, 1940. An envelope stamped by the post office on the day Prairie was decomissioned on March 26, 1993. A first class petty officer ball cap patch. A small USS Prairie Oldest and Best key chain (charm is not especially clear). An unused Oldest and Best/Don’t Tread On Me bumper sticker. A photocopy of a “Prairie Schooner” newsletter from September, 1945. Photos and telegrams pertaining to Prairie’s open house Hong Kong in January 1987. An original Los Angeles Times article about the Prairie dated August 10, 1986. A Navy Times article about Prairie’s 47th birthday dated October 5, 1987. Another article about Prairie’s 47th birthday. A history of the USS Prairie written in 1971. Photocopies of articles and clippings that appeared in various publications in 1942 and 1944. A complete issue of Sea Classics magazine in which Prairie was featured on the cover in October, 1991. A complete Life magazine issue dated September 14, 1942 which contains an article about a fire on board Prairie. 21 complete issues of “The Prairie Barker” newsletter published between August 1985 and May 1987, preserved in plastic notebook sleeves. Let me know if you want me to sign the cruise book, since I was its author! All the Prairie Barkers and some of the clippings will be in a binder. The other items will be in an envelope. Overseas OK as long as I can track. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “donnasattic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Memorabilia
• Force: Navy
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Militaria
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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This plaque measures 16″ x 10″ and is quite nice. Perfect for anyone who served or whose family member served on the USS Prairie. The plaque is nice but does have a number of scratches and staining. Still, this is a one of a kind item and you won’t be seeing another one. My apologies for any reflections you may see on the plaque but I had trouble getting a photo without me or the ceiling in the photo. I’m also happy to arrange local pick-up in Fairhaven MA. I encourage you to look at my other auctions for a wide variety of items. I often sell glass, pottery, books, art, and other unusual items one may find at yard sales and estate sales. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “templeton1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Type: Sign
• Force: Navy

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