USS Yorktown (CV-10) Commemorative Mug

Name/Title

USS Yorktown (CV-10) Commemorative Mug

Description

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 Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2020.0034

Source or Donor

Patti Morrison

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ben Silver Incorporated

Date made

circa 1973

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front of Mug

Transcription

"THE FIGHTING LADY" U.S.S. YORKTOWN CV-10

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Inscription

Location

On back of Mug

Transcription

30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISIONING U.S.S. YORKTOWN CV-10 ON PARIL 15, 1943

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Update Date

December 5, 2024