M1A1-1944 Posted March 25 Wanted to show what I thought was a cool way to display my submariner grouping. He was on the S-43 pre-Pearl Harbor, then the USS Skate for 7 war patrols. The Red Light is off of the USS Archerfish which was best known for sinking the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano in November 1944, the largest warship ever sunk by a submarine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No Quarter Posted March 25 Awesome, the red light is a great touch. Jacob -Looking for USAF 2167th Comm Sq. Items! -Also interested in items from KI Sawyer AFB. Check out my website! http://www.pofmilitaryantiques.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuftStalg1 Posted March 25 Very, very cool, simply genius! And the red light is a good segway into explaining it and the story. Those unknowledgeable will surely ask about the red light. WANT TO BUY: Titled case set "U.S. Typhus Commission"; Titled case "Medal for Merit"; ASMIC: 1677 OMSA: 6045 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted March 25 I would like to know, if I had to guess would it mean battle stations?, Will the red light hurt any of the items in the display? Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuftStalg1 Posted March 25 I think a lot of MOVIES like to use it AS IF it signifies a call to combat stations but it is commonly used for the ease of eyes to adjust quickly to night vision. Whereas standard light takes much longer for the eyes to adjust to night vision. And no, the red bulb wont hurt anything. It's UV that you want to protect from. WANT TO BUY: Titled case set "U.S. Typhus Commission"; Titled case "Medal for Merit"; ASMIC: 1677 OMSA: 6045 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashdive Posted March 25 I would like to know, if I had to guess would it mean battle stations?, Will the red light hurt any of the items in the display? Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk I had a similar thought about the red light potentially causing harm, but it is very cool. I really like the presentation of everything in the case. It looks professionally done. AndyASMIC# 5617Looking for the following Items:Original WWII SSI (all services) Original Theater made OEF/OIF PatchesALWAYS INTERESTED TO TRADE DUPLICATES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted March 25 Very nicely done, you really don't see alot of submarine groups on display. Nice to see something different Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerialbridge Posted March 25 Your display case looks great and nice sub group. Thx for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Posted March 26 Cool. I always like new innovative display ideas. Wanted:USS North Carolina itemsCamp Mackall items Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M1A1-1944 Posted March 26 Thanks for all the comments. I received the grouping from a patient of mine who is the son of this sub veteran. He, the son, also served in the Navy in the late 60's in Pearl and San Diego . One of his details involved salvaging items off the USS Archerfish before it was used as a target and sunk in 1968. The Archerfish received 7 battle stars and the PUC for it's service in WWII. He was allowed to keep two of these red lights off that submarine. I do still have the second red globe and would part with it if anyone is interested in it. Pic of the USS Acherfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M1A1-1944 Posted March 26 Here is a picture of one of the red lights on the WWII submarine USS Cod, currently a museum in Cleveland. Same serial number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww2marine Posted March 27 Really cool display and tribute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Crow 1986 Posted March 27 Great display that sets the bar pretty high. Certainly something to work towards. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reforger Posted March 27 Awesome display! The wood case looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRIS FORD Posted March 27 I think a lot of MOVIES like to use it AS IF it signifies a call to combat stations but it is commonly used for the ease of eyes to adjust quickly to night vision. Whereas standard light takes much longer for the eyes to adjust to night vision. And no, the red bulb wont hurt anything. It's UV that you want to protect from. Yep, red for night time...not glamorous, but dang useful! They came on at lights out, or anytime the regular lights went off. *SEMPER FORTIS*USN '92-'96 USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN-73HONOR*COURAGE*COMMITMENT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STG44 Posted March 27 Vey cool. A fellow collector & friend of mine here in CT had a uncle on the Archerfish, he was a torpedoman. My friend said his uncle's claim to fame was that he would tell everyone that his torpedo sank the Shinano. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIFER Posted March 29 That's a great display you put together, with some personal history too. The light is nice, but I like the photo. It's good to see a USN display. Lifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted March 29 This set up is top notch Love it Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwc271 Posted March 29 Just wondering, what would you take for the second red globe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh B. Posted April 1 Is the accolade on the right for the Letter of Commendation ribbon? Who signed it? -Specializing in WWII (and earlier) Submarine material. Enthusiast of history and artifacts from all service branches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M1A1-1944 Posted April 2 This is the entire grouping, I just didn't have the space to display it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
