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Matched Pair of Vintage 1979 U.S. Navy Ceremonial Certificates
Wonderful original pair of personalized Tiffany Publishing naval certificates issued to SK3 Charles T. Williams while serving aboard the USS Emory S. Land (AS-39).
* Plank Owner Certificate — dated March 23, 1979, recognizing Williams as a member of the ship’s original commissioning crew
* Order of the Ditch Certificate — dated June 18, 1979, commemorating transit through the Panama Canal
* Published by Tiffany Publishing Company, Norfolk, Virginia
* Plank Owner artwork marked Copyright 1956
* Large format — approximately 15.5” x 21” each
* Beautiful full-color nautical artwork with ships, mermaids, maritime instruments and Navy imagery
* Raised gold seals with red, white & blue ribbon accents
* Sold together as the original matched pair
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related toning/discoloration, particularly around the edges. Backing shows staining/discoloration as pictured. Please review all photographs closely for condition.
An especially interesting piece of Cold War-era U.S. Navy history and a great display set for a naval veteran, USS Emory S. Land collector, military memorabilia collection, maritime office or nautical-themed room.
