Description: This is a great looking US NAVY - USS Oldendorf (DD-972) challenge coin. Coin has reeded edges and is about 1 9/16" in diameter. Front side of coin is printed and colorized while the rear side is raised lettering and gold plated. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder. USS Oldendorf (DD-972) named for Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf USN, was a Spruance-class destroyer built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries at Pascagoula, Mississippi. Oldendorf was the tenth Spruance-class destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf, one of the most distinguished surface warfare flag officers to serve during World War II. She was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi beginning 27 December 1974. Was Launched on 21 October 1975 and was commissioned on 4 March 1978. Oldendorf was decommissioned 20 June 2003 and berthed at Bremerton, Washington NISMF. She was stricken 6 April 2004. The ship was sunk as a target during a live-fire exercise off Hawaii by the USS Russell on 22 August 2005.Namesake:Jesse B. Oldendorf Ordered:26 January 1972Builder:Ingalls Shipbuilding Laid down:27 December 1974Launched:21 October 1975Commissioned:4 March 1978Decommissioned:20 June 2003Struck:6 April 2004Motto: "Ad Proelium Victoriamque Futuram"(To the Fight and Victory Ahead) Fate:Disposed of in support of Fleet training exercise, 22 August 2005 *COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE* For combined shipping place all items in cart then purchase all items together from cart for 1 combined shipping charge...
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-24T20:13:05.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Featured Refinements: Navy Challenge Coin
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Theme: Militaria
Time Period Manufactured: 2001-Now
