Name/Title
USS Yorktown Tie ClipDescription
A silver tie clip with a blue USS Yorktown crest on the circular end piece.Use
Used to secure a tie to a shirt and prevent excess movement of said tie.Context
This tie clip was owned by Jay Smith, Supply Corps officer in charge of the ship's Data Processing aboard the USS Yorktown CVS-10 from 1968 to 1970. Smith had previously served on the USS Randolph (CVS-15) until its decommissioning, after which he was transferred to the USS Yorktown. Smith was the last USS Yorktown sailor to disembark from the ship after decommissioning.Collection
Jay Smith CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.38Source or Donor
Yorktown AssociationAcquisition Method
DonationUpdate Date
July 23, 2025