Name/Title
Mess PassDescription
A round, faded blue tab with black lettering that reads "USS Franklin Mess Pass" on the front and "This pass must be surrendered to Master-At-Arms at time of taking up mess gear" on the back.Use
Used to obtain a meal aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13).Context
Mess passes are used across all branches of the service to feed servicemembers and guests. Under atypical circumstances, a mess pass would be given to a visitor to a ship or base, a servicemember traveling for duty, or even as a reward or incentive to receive a meal at the officer's mess.Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8Acquisition
Accession
2002.00023Source or Donor
USS FRANKLIN CV-13 Museum Association, Inc.Acquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
March 5, 2025
