Original U.S. WWII USS Barb Hand-Painted Submarine Battle Flag with Two Scale Models & “Thunder Below” Book with Provenance - Carried Out Only U.S. Ground Combat Operation on Larger Japanese Islands Untouched Antique Guns While evident of rust and

While evident of rust and decay the plate is very solid and totally legible on one side

which means in German "alter Art" (old type)

Also included are two small photos of wrecked Junkers Ju 88 with handwriting on the reverse

The SSh (sta'lnoy shlem

Original U.S. WWII USS Barb Hand-Painted Submarine Battle Flag with Two Scale Models & “Thunder Below” Book with Provenance - Carried Out Only U.S. Ground Combat Operation on Larger Japanese Islands Untouched Antique Guns While evident of rust andOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. Few submarines throughout the history of naval warfare have a service record that even comes close to that of the USS Barb. She compiled one of the most outstanding records of any U. S. submarine in World War II. During her twelve war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'y. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, Barb