USS Laffey (DD-724) Commemorative Ashtray

Object/Artifact

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Description

A Korean War-era, ceramic red and white commemorative circular ashtray with 'USS Laffey 1952 World Cruise' present in red lettering.

Use

Both a memento of a US Navy cruise and a practical device for ashing cigarettes.

Context

Presented to Richard DeBell, a Gunnery Department Ensign aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during the Korean War. In 1952, DeBell and the Laffey were a part of Task Force 77 and participated in the Blockade of Wonsan.

Collection

Richard DeBell Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2016.0051

Source or Donor

Allison Westpfahl

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Noritake

Date made

circa 1952

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Rim of ashtray

Transcription

WORLD CRUISE U.S.S. LAFFEY 1952

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Update Date

April 11, 2025