Name/Title
USS Yorktown (CV-10) Commemorative MugDescription
A decorative, white ceramic mug with gold accents and the image of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) at sea on the front and commemorating the 30th anniversary of the aircraft carrier's commissioning on the back. by Ben Silver Inc. of NY. Mug has image of USS Yorktown CV-10 "The Fighting Lady" on front and 30th Anniversary Commissioning USS Yorktown CV-10 on April 15, 1943 on back.Use
Used to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) on April 15, 1943.Context
Henry Paul Raps was a Seaman and later Shipfitter 2/c aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II and remained active in the Yorktown Association even after leaving service. This mug was designed and commissioned by the Yorktown Association for its veteran members.Collection
Henry Paul Raps CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2020.0034Source or Donor
Patti MorrisonAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Ben Silver IncorporatedDate made
circa 1973Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Front of MugTranscription
"THE FIGHTING LADY"
U.S.S. YORKTOWN CV-10Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedType
InscriptionLocation
On back of MugTranscription
30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISIONING
U.S.S. YORKTOWN CV-10
ON PARIL 15, 1943Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedUpdate Date
December 5, 2024
