Naval Tokens - Holabird Americana

Naval Tokens
Bill Weber’s Collection of Naval Tokens
Bill Weber was a Navy veteran, and as a token collector, loved the challenge of finding US Navy
tokens. He assembled quite a collection, finding many new and unlisted pieces. The collection
offered here has no public sale precedent, thus the estimates are wide open. The pieces in this
section were catalogued by token expert, Peter Spooner, author of Arizona Trade Tokens.
Because there is no comparable sales data, estimates for this section range between $25-250 each.
The following are United States Naval Ships in order by Name.
Lot#: 486 U.S. BATTLESHIP ALABAMA Naval Token 1942-1947
CANTEEN // 5 Al 21mm Cunningham Index - A1030 Curto - N-1
U.S.S. ALABAMA 1942-1947, nicknamed “LUCKY A” was used in
both Pacific and Atlantic theaters as a support for aircraft carriers.
Involved with the liberation of numerous Pacific islands including the
Philippines and attacks on Japanese home islands. Earned the name
“Lucky A” as not a single man was lost to enemy action, now a museum
ship in Mobile Alabama, declared a National Historic Landmark. HKA#
Lot#: 489 U.S.S. ARGONNE Naval Token SHIPS SERVICE // 25¢ Al 24mm Similar to Cunningham A1710 but
Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51119
51116
Lot#: 487 U.S.S. ARGONNE Naval Token 1921-1950
SHIPS SERVICE // 5¢ Al 21mm Cunningham Index - A1710 Curto - N3
U.S.S ARGONNE 1921- 1950, originally a passenger ship for military,
like Comdr Nimitz and family embarked at Pearl Harbor to East Coast.
Later was classified as a submarine tender, in World War II was at
Pearl Harbor during attack by Japanese warplanes, served as flagship
after attack. U.S.S. Argonne was damaged at Admiralty Islands while
being next to U.S.S. Mount Hood which blew up and sent fragments of
steel on the Argonne. In 1950 Argonne was broken up for scrap. HKA#
Lot#: 490 U.S.S. ARIZONA Naval Token 13290 (Battleship afloat
with Neptune below) / MAY 20, 1936 // THIS CERTIFIES THAT
THE BEARER / HAS BEEN / DULY initiated/ (nameplate) / INTO
THE SOLEMN / MYSTERIES OF THE / RELM OF / THE RAGING
MAIN Bronze 24mm (Shellback Medal - Unlisted) U.S.S. ARIZONA
1916-1942, like the Alamo, the sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona by the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor propelled America into World War II.
The shellback medal was presented when the U.S.S. Arizona cross the
equator to men who had not experienced the journey. This is probably
one of the few surviving items known from the most famous sunk
battleship. HKA# 51120
51117
Lot#: 488 U.S.S. ARGONNE Naval Token SHIPS SERVICE // 10¢ Al 19mm Similar to Cunningham A1710 but
Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51118
Lot#: 491 U.S.S. ARKANSAS Naval Token 1912-1946
SHIP / SERVICE // 5 Br 21mm Cunningham Index - A1990 Curto N4 U.S.S. ARKANSAS 1912-1946, was used to transport President Taft
to the Panama Canal Zone in 1912. Was later used to protect American
lives in Mexico during Revolution in 1914. During World War I was on
shore patrol duty along East Coast. During World War II was used as
an escort ship in the Atlantic. In 1946 U.S.S. Arkansas was bound for
Bikini Atoll and was sunk by underwater nuclear test BAKER.
HKA# 51121
Bid online at www.holabirdamericana.com or call 877-852-8822
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Lot#: 492 U.S.S. BAN-DEE Naval Token BEACH ROOM /
RAVENSWOOD / BR. 5294 // 25c Al 25mm U.S.S. BAN-DEE is a
restaurant located in Ravenswood, Indiana just north of Indianapolis.
It is located at 7200 N Ruth Drive and is near the bank of the White
River. UNLISTED TOWN in INDIANA TRADE TOKEN BOOK by Lloyd
Wagman 1981 HKA# 51122
Lot#: 493 U.S.S. BLACK HAWK Naval
Token 1918-1948 SHIPS SERVICE / 5
(cut-out) Br 21mm Cunningham Idex B1030 Curto - N5
U.S.S. BLACK HAWK 1918-1948 a
5690 ton destroyer tender was built in
Philadelphia in 1913 as freighter “Santa
Catalina” purchased by the navy in 1917,
placed into commission in mid-May 1918
as a flagship to forces laying North Sea
Mines in World War I, then cleared the mines in 1919.In 1920’s spent
20 years as part of Asiatic fleet. During World War II she was stationed
in Australia. May 1946 was de commissioned and sold for scrapping in
March 1948. HKA# 51123
Lot#: 494 U.S.S. BLACK HAWK Naval
Token SHIPS SERVICE / 10 (cut-out) Br
21mm Similar to Cunningham B1030 but
Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51124
Lot#: 495 U.S.S. BROOKLYN Naval Token
1896-1921 U.S.S. / BROOKLYN (all incused)
// (blank) Br 22mm Cunningham Index B1580 Curto N100
U.S.S. BROOKLN 1896-1921 was used in
the Spanish American war and played a major role in the Battle of
Santiago. Was active during World War I and then decommissioned in
1921 and sold. HKA# 51125
Lot#: 496 U.S.S. BUFFALO Naval
Token 1898-1922 U.S.S. / 5 / BUFFALO
(all incused) // (blank) Br 22mm
Cunningham Index - B1690 No Curto
Reference
U.S.S. BUFFALO 1898-1922 served as a
transport ship in the Pacific. Aided the U.S.
presence along Mexico during revolution.
In 1916 transported the Special
Diplomatic mission of United States to
Russia. In 1922 was decommissioned and then sold in 1927. There
were several other ships named U.S.S. Buffalo - style of token fits with
this one. HKA# 51126
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Lot#: 497 U.S.S. CANOPUS Naval Token 1922-1942 WELFARE // 10
Br 23mm Cunningham Index - C1030 Curto -N101
U.S.S. CANOPUS 1922-1942 a 5102 ton passenger liner briefly used by
the army as a troop transport in 1919 acquired by the navy in 1921
was converted to a submarine tender supported peacetime operations
of Asiatic Fleet. In 1941 was attacked by Japanese while in Manila Bay,
badly damaged ships parts were used to defend the Bataan peninsula
- her boats were armed and became the “Mickey Mouse Battleships”
attacking Japanese on the beaches. Finally in April 1942 order was
given to destroy the Canopus where she lies at the bottom of Manila
Bay. HKA# 51129
Lot#: 498 U.S.S. CANOPUS Naval Token WELFARE // 20 Br 25mm
Similar to Cunningham C1030 but Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51130
Lot#: 499 U.S.S. CHAUMONT Naval Token 1921-1948 SHIP’S /
SERVICE // 5¢ Al 22mm Cunningham Index-C3400 Curto-N6
U.S.S. CHAUMONT 1921-1948 13,400 ton transport ship. Was used
as a trans-Pacific troop service to Shanghai and Manila. In 1932 was
used to reinforce Shanghai from Japanese effort to seize the area. Was
selected to assist in the defense of the Aleutian Islands bringing men
and supplies to the area. Became a hospital ship in 1943, was scrapped
in 1948. HKA# 51131
Lot#: 500 U.S.S. CHAUMONT Naval Token SHIP’S / SERVICE // 10¢
Al 18mm Cunningham Index-C3400 Curto-N6 HKA# 51132
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Lot#: 501 U.S.S. CHAUMONT Naval Token SHIP’S / SERVICE // 25¢
Al 24mm Cunningham Index-C3400 Curto-N6 HKA# 51133
Lot#: 502 U.S.S. CHICAGO Naval Token 1968 25th ANNIV. SINKING
BY JAPANESE / JAN 30 1943 / 1968 / (picture of ship) / U S S
CHICAGO // (elongated 1968-d lincoln cent) copper 20mm x 34mm
Unlisted elongated 1968-D cent
U.S.S. CHICAGO 1931-1943 a heavy cruiser used in Pacific Theater.
Supported the initial landings at Guadalcanal, served in battle at Coral
Sea. In 1943 was torpedoed at Battle of Rennell Island, while being
towed home was attacked again and sunk. HKA# 51134
Lot#: 503 U.S.S. CROWNINSHIELD 134 Naval Token 1919-1949
SHIP’S SERVICE / STORE / P. & M.K. (struck by Patrick & Moise
Klinkner) // -same- Br 21mm Cunningham Index-C5400 No Curto
Reference
U.S.S. CROWNINSHIELD 1919-1949 Destroyer launched in 1919
used in Panam Canal Zone and Cuban waters placed in reserve in
1922. Recommissioned in 1930 took part in Fleet exercises on west
coast, attended ceremonies opening San Francisco-Oakland Bay
Bridge in November 1936, decommissioned in 1937. Transferred to
United Kingdom September 1940 and became the HMS Chelsea, was
assigned to the Sixth Escort Group for Atlantic duty where she fought
submarine and air attacks on vital supply lines. In 1942 HMS Chelsea
was lent to the
Royal Canadian
Navy til 1943,
then transferred
to Russia and
renamed DERZKIY.
Returned to United
Kingdom for
scrapping in 1949.
HKA# 51136
Lot#: 504 U.S.S. CROWNINSHIELD 134 Naval Token SHIP’S
SERVICE / STORE // --same- Br 18mm Cunningham Index-C5390
Curto-N7 HKA# 51137
Lot#: 505 U.S.S. CUYAMA Naval Token 1917-1946 SHIP’S SERVICE
// 5¢ Al 22mm Cunningham Index-C5630 Curto-N10
U.S.S. CUYAMA 1917-1946 a tanker responsible for fueling and
servicing ships along the east coast. During World War II was used to
ferry cargo, men and fuel in the Pacific theatre from Tonga to Alaska.
Decommissioned in 1946 and transferred to Maritime Commission for
disposal. HKA# 51138
Lot#: 506 U.S.S. DENEBOLA Naval Token 1921-1924;1940-1946
SHIP / SERVICE / STORE // 5 Al 20mm Cunningham Index-D660
Curto-N8
U.S.S. Denebola 1921-1924; 1940-1946 was first commissioned as
repair ship in Turkish waters then placed in reserve. Reactivated in
1940 to tend to destroyers and conduct training, was support during
invasion of Southern France. Decommissioned in 1946 and transferred
to Maritime Commission for disposal. HKA# 51139
Lot#: 507 U.S.S. DENEBOLA Naval Token SHIP / SERVICE / STORE
// 10 Al 22mm Similar to Cunningham Index-D660 Curto-N8,
Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51140
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Lot#: 508 U.S.S. DENEBOLA Naval Token SHIP / SERVICE / STORE
// 25 Al 24mm Similar to Cunningham Index-D660 Curto-N8,
Unlisted Denomination HKA# 51141
Lot#: 509 U.S.S. DORSEY No. 117 Naval Token 1918-1946 SHIP’S
SERVICE STORE // 25¢ Br 21mm Cunningham Index-D1210a
Curto-N9
U.S.S. Dorsey 1918-1946 was used as an escort ship in Atlantic waters.
During World War II was assigned to patrol Hawaiian waters and
later minesweeping operations in Pacific theatre. During invasion
of Okinawa was struck by a kamikaze, but remained active then was
grounded by a severe typhoon minesweeping Van Diemen Straits.
Decommissioned in 1945 was destroyed in 1946. HKA# 51143
Lot#: 510 U.S.S. FARQUHAR Naval Token 1943-1946 SHIPS SERVICE
STORE // 5¢ Al 21mm (Square hole 10mm in center) Cunningham
Index -F370 Curto -Unlisted
U.S.S. FARQUHAR 1943-1946 was used during World War II as a
convoy escort ship to CasaBlanca. Rescued survivors from the FISKE
which was torpedoed in 1944. In 1945 was the last American ship to
sink a german submarine when she dropped 13 depth charges and
sunk U-881. In 1946 was decommissioned and placed in reserve. HKA#
51145
Lot#: 511 U.S.S. FARQUHAR Naval Token SHIPS SERVICE STORE //
10¢ Br 18mm (Square hole 6mm in center) Similar to Cunningham
Index F370 Unlisted Denomination Curto-Unlisted HKA# 51146
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Lot#: 512 U.S.S. FARRAGUT 300 Naval Token 1920-1931 10¢ Oct
Al 22mm Cunningham Index-F380 Curto-N104
U.S.S. Farragut DD-300 1920-1931 was a training ship along the west
coast, did ferry President Harding from a visit to Alaska. The Farragut
was named after David Farragut who was famous during the civil war
with his ralling cry “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead” several
ships were named the Farragut including a U.S.S. starship in Star Trek
series. This U.S.S. Farragut was decommissioned in 1930 and sold for
scrap. HKA# 51147
Lot#: 513 U.S.S. FARRAGUT 300 Naval Token 25¢ Scal(8) Al
28mm Similar to Cunningham Index-F380 Curto-N104 different
denomination HKA# 51148
Lot#: 514 U.S.S. GOFF Naval Token 1920-1947 SHIP’S SERVICE // 5¢
Al 21mm Cunningham Index-G640 Curto-N105
U.S.S. GOFF 1920-1947 named for Secretary of the Navy Nathan Goff Jr.
Operated off the Atlantic Coast and humanitarian service during Greek
Turkish conflict in 1923. In World War II was used as an escort fending
off german U-boats, keeping supply lines open to Europe. Struck from
Navy registry in 1945 , scrapped in 1947. HKA# 51149
Lot#: 515 U.S.S. HOLLAND Naval Token 1930 SHIP’S SERVICE /
1930 // 5¢ Al 22mm similar to Cunningham Index H880 (with stars
beside date) possible different denomination Curto N-11 - Continued
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U.S.S. HOLLAND 1926-1947 was a submarine tender based out of San
Diego, California. Was the flagship for Captain Nimitz in 1930-31 who
commander of Submarine division. During World War II was used in
Pacific, based out of Australia, as a critical repair station for damaged
submarines. Decommissioned in 1947, sold for scrap in 1953. HKA#
51152
Lot#: 520 U.S.S. HOVEY NO. 208 Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE
// 25¢ Al 24mm Cunningham Index- H1160 Curto -N12 Possible
different denomination HKA# 51157
Lot#: 516 U.S.S. HOLLAND Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE / 1930 //
10¢ Al 18mm Cunningham Index H890 (with periods beside date)
Denomination Not in Curto (?) HKA# 51153
Lot#: 521 U.S.S. INDIANA Naval Token CANTEEN // 25 Al 24mm
Cunningham Index I440 Curto - N13 Possible different Denomination
HKA# 51159
Lot#: 517 U.S.S. HOLLAND Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE / 1930
// 25¢ Al 24mm Cunningham Index H880 (with stars beside date)
Curto N-11 HKA# 51154
Lot#: 518 U.S.S. HOVEY NO. 208 Naval Token 1919-1945 SHIP’S
SERVICE // 5¢ Al 22mm Cunningham Index- H1160 Curto -N12
U.S.S. HOVEY 1919-1945 started by sailing the European water
delivering papers in 1920, joined the Asiatic fleet in 1922. In World
War II was converted to a minesweeper worked as a screen for the
Minneapolis then did island hopping duties as the war progressed.
In 1945 was in invasion of Luzon, shot down a kamikaze and rescued
survivors from Brooks and Long. Days later was hit by a burning
plane, then a torpedo and she sank. HKA# 51155
Lot#: 519 U.S.S. HOVEY NO. 208 Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE
// 10¢ Al 18mm Cunningham Index- H1160 Curto -N12 Possible
different denomination HKA# 51156
Lot#: 522 U.S.S. INDIANA Naval Token 1890-1919 CANTEEN // 5 Al
22mm Cunningham Index I440 Curto - N13
U.S.S. INDIANA 1890-1919, was the first battleship in the United States
Navy, heavy armor and ordnance, low decks designed for coastal
defense not high seas. Served in Spanish American War 1898 took part
in blockade of Cuba, quickly became obsolete. Was used for gun crew
training finally sunk in aerial bombing test in 1920. HKA# 51158
Lot#: 523 U.S.S. INDIANA Naval Token U.S.S. INDIANA (all incused) // (blank) Br
23mm Cunningham Index -I430 HKA# 51160
Lot#: 524 U.S.S. J.F. BURNES Naval Token 1918-1931 SHIP’S
SERVICE // 5¢ Al 21mm Cunningham Index -B1750 No Curto
Reference
U.S.S. John Francis BURNES 1918-1931 a clemson-class destroyer
which engaged in training operations and fleet maneuvers along the
West Coast. Sold as scrap metal June 10 1931 in accordance with the
London Treaty for limitation of Naval armaments. HKA# 51127
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Lot#: 525 U.S.S. J.F. BURNES Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE // 10¢
Al 20mm Cunningham Index -B1750 No Curto Reference HKA# 51128
Lot#: 526 U.S.S. KENNEDY Naval Token 1967-2007 SHIP’S SERVICE
STORE // 5¢ / Al 18mm Cunningham Index-K1000 Curto N15
U.S.S. Kennedy 1967-2007, nicknamed “Big John” was named after
the 35th President of the United States. Was involved in support
for operations in Beruit and Desert Storm. In 2004 collided with
a dhow in Persian Gulf, which caused the Captain to be relieved.
Decommissioned in 2007, now a possible museum in Boston Harbor
HKA# 51163
Lot#: 527 U.S.S. KENNEDY Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE STORE
// 10¢ Br 18mm Similar to Cunningham Index-K1000 Curto-N15
Possible different denomination HKA# 51164
Lot#: 528 U.S.S. KENNEDY Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE STORE
// 50¢ Br 30mm Similar to Cunningham Index-K1000 Curto-N15
Possible different denomination HKA# 51165
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Lot#: 529 U.S.S. KITTY HAWK-CVA63 Naval Token 1961-2009 The
Kitty Hawk was launched in 1960 and was decommissioned in 2009
after 49 years of service. It was one of America’s super carriers, also
known as aircraft carrier. HKA# 51166
Lot#: 530 U.S. LANCASTER A.F.F. Naval Token 1858-1933 ONE
SHAVE // 5 Br 20mm Cunningham Index-L230 Curto-N17
U.S.S. Lancaster, 1859-1902, Transferred to Treasury Department
Bureau of Public Health Service in 1912. Was used as a quarantine
detention ship at Reedy Island, Delaware, Quarantine station until
1920, then transferred to New York Quarantine station. In 1933 hull
was broken. (Note: The token says U.S. Lancaster not U.S.S. Lancaster
do not know if this is an error on the token or since the ship was
decommissioned by Navy and used as quarantine facility by U.S.
Treasury was reclassified as U.S. Lancaster, since it was no longer a
“ship”- the style of the token fits the timeline used as a quanantine
facility) HKA# 51167
Lot#: 531 U.S.S. LOUISVILLE Naval Token 1931-1946 (Ship at Sea)
// (Sea Horse) Br 22mm
U.S.S. Louisville, 1931-1946, nicknamed “Lucky Lou”, cruised along the
West Coast conducting fleet exercises. In World War II, was involved
in the assault and occupation of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Was hit
by Kamikazes during Philippine invasion, despite damage and death
of her commander still shot down several enemy planes and shelled
beaches. Decommissioned in 1946, then scrapped. HKA# 51169
Lot#: 532 U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS Naval
Token 1896-1919 U.S.S. MASSACHUSETTS
(all incuse) // (Blank) Br 22mm
Cunningham Index-M650
U.S.S. Massachusetts, 1896-1919 served
in the Spanish-American War, took part in
blockades of Cuba. Considered obsolete was
scuttled off of Pensacola and used as target
practice. Declared property of Florida, now
an artificial reef and diving spot. HKA# 51170
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Lot#: 533 U.S. SHIP MAYFLOWER Naval Token 1902 CANTEEN // 5
/ 1902 Al 21mm Cunningham Index -M800 Curto -N108
U.S.S. Mayflower , 1898-1931, was a 2690 ton yaught acquired by the
navy in preparation for the Spanish-American war. Participated in
engagements off Cuba was later converted to the Presidential Yacht
and preformed this until decommissioned in 1929. During World War
II was a US Coast Guard cutter. HKA# 51171
Lot#: 534 U.S.S. MEDUSA Naval Token SHIPS SERVICE FIVE CENTS
Al 23mm Cunningham Index-M1670 Curto-N108 HKA# 51173
Lot#: 535 U.S.S. MEDUSA Naval Token 1924-1946 SHIPS SERVICE
// ICE CREAM / 5¢ / AND CAKE ONLY Al 21mm Cunningham
Index-M1660
U.S.S. Medusa, 1924-1946, served as the Navy’s first repair ship. Spent
the beginning with the Pacific fleet, repairing and transport duty. Was
at Pearl Harbor during Japanese attack, assisting and fighting. After
Pacific hostilities ended she was reported “worn beyond economic
repair” and sold for scrap. HKA# 51172
Lot#: 537 BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY BB-62 Naval Token 1976
(Ship at Sea) / BRING ME HOME // (1976 Lincoln Cent) Copper 20mm
U.S.S. New Jersey, 1943-1991, known as “big J’ or “Black Dragon”,
the most decorated battleship in Naval History. Shelled targets in
World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Persian Gulf. Finally
was decommissioned in 1991 began her career as a museum ship in
Camden, New Jersey. HKA# 51177
Lot#: 538 U.S.S. NEW YORK Naval Token 1893-1933 SHIP’S SERVICE
5¢ // SHIP’S SERVICE 5¢ AL 18mm with 6mm c/o Cunningham
Index-N1400 Curto-N18
U.S.S. New York, 1893-1933, served as the flagship for the South
Atlantic Fleet. Was involved in the Battle of Santiago during Spanish
American War. Was renamed The USS Rochester during World War I,
was flagship for asiatic fleet. Decommissioned in 1933, was damaged
in the Philippines then scuttled to avoid risk of capture by Japanese
during World War II. HKA# 51178
Lot#: 539 U.S.S. NEW YORK Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE 25¢
// SHIP’S SERVICE 25¢ AL 25mm with 10mm c/o similar to
Cunningham Index-N1400 Curto-N18 but different denomination
HKA# 51179
Lot#: 536 U.S.S. MINNEAPOLIS Naval Token 1891-1921 A.F. // 1 /
ONE/ SHAVE Al 25mm Cunningham Index-M2220
U.S.S. Minneapolis, 1894-1921, assigned to North Atlantic squadron,
during Spanish American War. During World War I was an escort ship
to Europe. Decommissioned in 1921 and then sold. HKA# 51175
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Lot#: 540 U.S.S. PENN. PAC. FLEET Naval Token 1941-1946 (with
Pacific Fleet) K. AXTMAN / F.C. // CAMBRIDGE / MASS. WM shield tag
24mm. U.S.S. Pennsylvania, 1916-1946, was moved to the Pacific fleet
in 1941, involved with defending Pearl Harbor, as one of the first ships
to open fire on dive bombers. Took part in the Aleutian Campaign
as engaged in shore bombardment. Assisted in several pacific island
battle throughout World War II, in 1945 was torpedoed and suffered
extensive damage while anchored at Buckner Bay, Okinawa. After
many repairs was an atomic bomb target at Bikini Atoll, then sunk .
HKA# 51182
Lot#: 541 U.S.S. PENNSYLVANIA Naval Token 1936 (Battleship
afloat with Neptune below) / MAY 20, 1936 // THIS CERTIFIES THAT
THE BEARER / HAS BEEN / DULY initiated/ (nameplate) / INTO
THE SOLEMN / MYSTERIES OF THE / RELM OF / THE RAGING MAIN
Bronze 24mm (Shellback Medal - Unlisted)
similar to U.S.S. Arizona medal - Shellback Medal for crossing the
equator. HKA# 51183
Lot#: 542 U.S.S. PERRY Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE // 10¢ Al
20mm Similar to Cunningham Index-P460 Curto -N19 possible
different denomination HKA# 51185
Lot#: 543 U.S.S. PERRY Naval Token 1922-1944 SHIP’S SERVICE //
5¢ Al 23mm Cunningham Index-P460 Curto -N19
U.S.S. Perry, 1922-1944, was used by members of the U.S. senate to
cruise Alaska as an inspection trip. In 1940 escorted the U.S.S. Arizona
to Pearl Harbor, was a minesweeper during World War II. In 1944 an
enemy mine sunk the U.S.S. Perry. HKA# 51184
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Lot#: 544 U.S.S. PHILIP Naval Token 1942-1968 SHIP’S SERVICE //
5¢ Al 22mm Cunningham Index-P620 Curto-N13
U.S.S. Philip, 1942-1968, was quickly used in World War II -Solomon
Islands-Philippines-Boreo as a destroyer. Recommissioned to be used
in the Korean War, after Korea was used in many different exercises,
but in 1965 was featured in Otto Preminger film “In Harms Way”
featuring John Wayne. Decommisioned in 1968, sank in a storm before
being scrapped. HKA# 51186
Lot#: 545 U.S.S. PURITAN Naval Token 1896-1918 U.S.S. PURITAN
(all incuse) // (canteen) Br 22mm Cunningham Index-P1840
Curto-N21
U.S.S. Puritan, 1896-1918, was a redesigned ship from the never
completed USS Puritan of American Civil war. Assigned to Cuban
blockade, and many battles in Spanish American War. Struck from he
navy in 1918 and sold in 1922. HKA# 51189
Lot#: 546 U.S.S. REINA MERCEDES Naval Token 1920-1957 SHIPS
SERVICE STORE // 25 Oct Al 23mm Cunningham Index-R340
Curto-N22
U.S.S. Reina Mercedes, 1920-1957, was originally a cruiser with the
Spanish navy which was sunk at Cuban harbor. The United States
captured the ship and salvaged was used as a training ship. Because of
the antique nature of the ship midshipmen serving punishment were
forced to serve up to 2 months on board. Decommissioned in 1957 and
sold for scrap. HKA# 51191
Lot#: 547 RELIEF Naval Token SHIP’S
SERVICE // 10¢ Oct Al 25mm similar
to Cunningham Index-S1520 Curto-N42
possible different denomination HKA#
51195
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Lot#: 548 RELIEF Naval Token 1920-1946 (Blank - Annillo Restrike)
Al 20mm
U.S.S. Relief, 1920-1946, was built as a hospital ship with a bed
capacity of 500 patients. Was used extensively during Pacific campaign
in World War II, japanese bombers attacked her in 1945. Was
decommissioned in 1946 and sold for scrap. HKA# 51192
Lot#: 553 U.S.S. ROPER No. 147 Naval Token 1919-1945 SHIPS
SERVICE STORE // 5¢ Al 21mm Cunningham Index-R1140
Curto-N26. U.S.S. Roper, 1919-1945, Used in World War II and was
the first warship to sink a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast.
In 1945 was transferred to the Pacific, was hit by a kamikaze while
patrolling near Japan. Decommissioned in 1945 , sold for scrap in
1946 HKA# 51199
Lot#: 549 RELIEF Naval Token SHIP’S
SERVICE // 5¢ Oct Al 21mm Cunningham
Index-S1520 Curto-N42 HKA# 51193
Lot#: 554 U.S.S. STODDERT Naval Token 1920-1935 S / SHIP’S
SERVICE // 10¢ Scal (8) Al 29mm Cunningham Index-S2670
U.S.S. Stoddert, 1920-1935, operated in the Pacific Fleet, participated
in tactical exercises. Was used as an escort along the Pacific Coast.
Later was used as a target ship for torpedos and dive bombers,
decommissioned in 1933 and sold for scrap. HKA# 51204
Lot#: 550 RELIEF Naval Token (Blank - Annillo Restrike) Al 24mm
HKA# 51194
Lot#: 551 U.S.S. RENO Naval Token SHIP SERVICE // 10¢ Al 18mm
Similar to Cunningham Index-R390 Curto-N24 possible different
denomination HKA# 51197
Lot#: 552 U.S.S. RENO Naval Token 1943-1946 SHIP SERVICE // 5¢
Al 21mm Cunningham Index-R390 Curto-N24
U.S.S. Reno, 1943-1946, was quickly placed in Pacific during World
War II. The speed of the U.S.S. Reno enabled the Navy to keep the
Japanese attack down. Was decommissioned in 1946 and scrapped in
1962, the 5 inch gun turrets are on display at the U.S. Navy Museum.
HKA# 51196
Lot#: 555 U.S.S. TATTNALL - 125 Naval Token 1919-1946 SHIP’S
SERVICE // 10¢ Fiber 18mm Cunningham Index-T500
U.S.S. Tattnall, 1919-1946, was a destroyer cruising the Atlantic and
Mediterranean ports. During World War II operated the Gulf of Mexico
and Caribbean Sea a hotbed for U-boats. Was decommissioned in 1945
and sold for scrap in 1946. HKA# 51205
Lot#: 556 U.S.S. TENNESSEE Naval Token 1920-1959 SHIPS /
SERVICE // ICE CREAM / 10¢ / CAKE ONLY Br 21mm Cunningham
Index-T780 Curto-N31. U.S.S. Tennessee, 1920-1959, a battleship
which was present when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, docked
next to the U.S.S. Arizona. After repairs went to the Aleutians area to
protect American Territory, also very active in Pacific naval operations.
This battleship matches the Ship service on the token which was used
during World War II. HKA# 51208
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Lot#: 557 U.S.S. TENNESSEE Naval Token 1906-1916 CANTEEN / 5
// (12 pointed star) Al 19mm Cunningham Index-T770 Curto-N30
U.S.S. Tennessee, 1906-1916, an armored cruiser, escorted the USS
Louisiana which carried President Theodore Roosevelt to the Panama
canal for inspection. Also attended the Jamestown Exposition in 1907.
Later renamed U.S.S. Memphis, as name Tennessee was assigned to
new battleship. The U.S.S. Memphis was destroyed in 1916 by an
unexpected tsunami in harbor of Santo Domingo, later sold for scrap.
This U.S.S. Tennessee coordinates with the canteen store (on Token)
on board which was later replaced with ships service. HKA# 51206
Lot#: 561 U.S.S. THOMPSON Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE STORE
// 10¢ Br 18mm Similar To Cunningham Index-T1800 Curto N33
possible different denomination. HKA# 51211
Lot#: 562 U.S.S. TICONDEROGA CVA14 Naval Token (Aircraft Carrier afloat)
/ TICO TIGER // (Blank) WM 25mm
U.S.S. Ticonderoga, 1944-1973, essex
class aircraft carrier, in 1950s was
recommissioned as an attack carrier
(CVA) , later was listed as antisubmarine
carrier (CVS). Was involved in Pacific
during World War II, also in Vietnam
conflict. Later participated in the
recovery of Apollo 16 spacecraft and crew. was decommissioned in
1973 and later sold for scrap. HKA# 51209
Lot#: 558 U.S.S. TENNESSEE Naval Token CANTEEN / 10 // (12
pointed star) Al 25mm Similar to Cunningham Index-T770 Curto-N30
possible different denomination HKA# 51207
Lot#: 559 U.S.S. THOMPSON Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE STORE
// 25¢ Br 24mm Similar To Cunningham Index-T1800 Curto N33
possible different denomination. HKA# 51212
Lot#: 560 U.S.S. THOMPSON Naval Token 1943-1971 SHIP’S
SERVICE STORE // 5¢ Br 20mm Cunningham Index-T1800 Curto
N33
U.S.S. Thompson, 1943-1971, a destroyer assigned to the Atlantic fleet.
During World War II, was involved in the invasion of Normandy, later
was involved in Korean War. Post war Thompson was remembered for
playing a title role in the movie “The Caine Mutiny”, decommissioned
in 1972 and sold for scrap. HKA# 51210
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Lot#: 563 U.S.S. TUSCALOOSA Naval Token Feb. 1937 SHIP’S /
SERVICE / FEB. / 1937 // 5¢ Al 22mm Cunningham Index-T2760
Curto-N34
U.S.S. Tuscaloosa, 1934-1946, was a heavy cruiser which started in
the Atlantic then moved to the Pacific. During World War II was used
as transport for President Franklin Roosevelt to Panama and Central
America, also along the atlantic coast. Later was important in convoy
of supplies to Russia and Northern Europe b=then transferred to
Pacific theatre was involved at Iwo Jima. Decommissioned in 1946, and
sold for scrap. HKA# 51213
Lot#: 564 U.S.S. TUSCALOOSA Naval Token SHIP’S / SERVICE /
FEB. / 1937 // 10¢ Al 18mm Similar to Cunningham Index-T2760
Curto-N34 possible different Denomination HKA# 51214
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Naval Tokens
Lot#: 565 U.S.S. VIRGINIA Naval Token 1906-1920 (Ship afloat) //
U.S. (great Seal) Br 19mm
U.S.S. Virginia, 1906-1920, Navy Battleship, started off in Atlantic then
went to Cubato protect city from attack. Later was part of “The Great
White Fleet’ a naval around-the-world cruise. During World War I
was assigned to escort duty. Decommissioned in 1920, then used as a
bombing target along with U.S.S. New Jersey. HKA# 51215
Lot#: 566 USS WILL ROGERS SSBN659 Naval Token 1966-1993 (state
of Oklahoma with man on horse
- submarine below circled by rope)
WM 27mm
USS Will Rogers, 1966-1993,
was last of the “41 for Freedom”
Polaris submarines, named after
humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935).
Decommissioned in 1993 and sold for
scrap. HKA# 51198
Lot#: 567 U.S.S. WM. JONES No. 308 Naval Token SHIP / SERVICE
/ STORE // 25¢ Al 24mm Cunningham Index J670 HKA# 51162
Lot#: 568 U.S.S. WM. JONES No. 308 Naval Token 1920-1930 SHIP /
SERVICE / STORE // 10¢ Al 18mm Cunningham Index J670 possible
Different Denomination or Cunningham J660 Curto N14
U.S.S. William Jones 1920 -1930, operated off the West coast
connection as Officers Engineering School, operated with a destroyer
squadron practicing mauvers, exercises in gunnery, torpedoing and
battle serarios. In 1925 participated in Diamond Jubilee celebrations
at San Francisco. Decommisioned in 1930 , sold for scrap. HKA# 51161
Lot#: 569 U.S.S. YARNELL 143 Naval Token 1918-1940 SHIP’S
SERVICE / Patrick & M.K. // 5¢ Br 20mm Cunningham Index-Y110
Curto-N37 ( NOTE: Cunningham lists Patrick & MR should be Patrick
& M.K.)
U.S.S. Yarnall, 1918-Transferred to UK 1940, destroyer in the navy
during World War I. Was transferred to UK Royal Navy became HMS
Lincoln, then transferred to Norwegian Navy as HNoMS Lincoln, then
to Canadian Navy as HMCS Lincoln, then to soviet navy as DRUZHUY.
Active with Russia until 1944 until end of World War II, returned to
Britain and sold for scrap. HKA# 51216
Lot#: 570 U.S.S. YARNELL 143 Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE
/ Patrick & M.K. // 10 cents Br 18mm Cunningham Index-Y-120
Curto-N38 HKA# 51217
Lot#: 571 (“BOB” EVANS) Naval Token 1908 VISIT OF U.S. NAVAL
FLEET / 1908 (Bust of “Bob” Evans facing right) / TO PACIFIC COAST
// (lords prayer in wreath) Br 18mm
(holed added) Unlisted in Cunningham
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans 18461912 served in the Civil War on USS
Powhatan was badly wounded during
ground assault on Fort Fisher, North
Carolina. During 1891-1892 was
nicknamed “Fighting Bob” for his
determined conduct, commanded the
IOWA during Spanish American War.
He commanded the asiatic fleet and in
1908 he led a large force of battleships
as “GREAT WHITE FLEET” around the
world. HKA# 51144
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Headquarters Command for Training, located in the city of North
Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1903 , the 1,628 acre facility is a self sufficient
facility nicknamed “The Quarterdeck of the Navy” HKA# 51150
Lot#: 572 (CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA) Naval Token NAVAL
WEAPONS CENTER / THEATER // DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE /
(Spread Eagle holding arrows in wreath below stars and rays above) /
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Brass 23mm
China Lake in Mojave Desert California, encompassing over 1.1 million
acres provides the navy with efficient deployment of new weapon
systems with its applied research in science and technology. HKA#
51135
Lot#: 573 3rd BATTALION 8th CAL Naval Token CANTEEN /
CHECK / moise-klinkner & co S.F. // 5 Br 24mm
3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry known as the “Warhorse” organized in 1866
at Angel Island California. Assigned to chase Comanches, Apaches
through out Arizona 1867-1869, campaign in Oregon and Mexico in
1877. In 1883 was redesignated as Company C , 8th cavalry which
became Troop C 8th Cavalry. This token has the appearance of an
1890s token, consistent with the manufacturer. The above data is all
we could find on this unit. Weber clearly collected this piece because
of its tie to Angel Island. HKA# 51219
Lot#: 574 C / N/ S / P Naval Token (crossed Rifles) // 5 Br 23mm
HKA# 51220
Lot#: 575 GREAT LAKES, ILL Naval Token DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE / (Spread Eagle holding arrows in wreath below stars and
rays above) / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA // NTC / GREAT LAKES
/ ILL. Brass/Bronze 23mm Cunningham IL200 (page107) Listed as
Movie Token. Naval Station Great Lakes is United States Navy’s
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Lot#: 576 GREAT LAKES, ILL Naval Token NAVAL TRAINING
CENTER / (Globe) NAVY / RECREATIONAL / SERVICES / GREAT
LAKES, ILL. // DEPARTMENT / OF / DEFENSE Nickel alloy/WM
23mm Cunningham-IL180(page106) as a Movie Token HKA# 51151
Lot#: 577 JOHN DIRBACH Naval Token 5 / BOOM BOATMAN U.S.N.
// - same- Al 24mm (notation on holder Curto N-45- cannot confirm,
not in Cunningham Index)
(No information Found) HKA# 51142
Lot#: 578 M. LEWIS Naval Token BUMBOAT // 5 Oct Br 21mm
Cunningham Index -L450
BumBoat - Before online stores were established , the only shopping
opportunities for sailors on U.S. Navy ships came from Bum Boatssmall local vessels pedding sundry overpriced merchandise. In 1896
the first official Canteen was created on the U.S.S. Indiana to sell beer.
HKA# 51168
Lot#: 579 N A S MEMPHIS Naval Token DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE / (Spread Eagle holding arrows in wreath below stars and
rays above) / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA // N A S / MEMPHIS Br
24mm Cunningham TN80 (page 255) Memphis Naval Air Station,
located in Millington Tennessee was Naval Support Mid South, closed
in 1993. Now a Civilian General Aviation airport. HKA# 51174
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Lot#: 580 N.A.S. NORFOLK , VA. Naval Token SHIP’S SERVICE // 5¢
Fiber 20mm Cunningham-VA320b (page 308)
Naval Station Norfolk is the base of the United States Navy. NAS
Norfolk started in 1917 and has grown as aircraft has become an
important part of the navy. Through all major and minor battles which
involve the navy NAS Norfolk has been involved with tactical and
support. HKA# 51180
Lot#: 581 N.T.S. Naval Token 5¢ // (anchor) Br 25mm
Cunningham Index-N2350 Curto-N71
N.T.S. = Naval Technical Services (?) or Naval Training Station (?) HKA#
51176
Lot#: 582 NAVY RECREATION CENTER Naval Token POOL //
POOL Br 23mm Cunningham Index-N510 Curto-N66 (should be
listed under Solomons Island, Maryland)
Naval Recreation Station, located in Solomons Island, Maryland is the
largest outdoor facility in the Navy, first used in 1941-as a laboratory
and test facility, became Navy Recreation Center in 1971. HKA# 51190
Lot#: 583 PORTSMOUTH NAVAL BASE
1946 NAVY DAY / (Submarine) / 1946 //
(blank) Al 24mm Cunningham NH110a
(page 183)(should be listed in Maine not
New Hampshire)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, seavey’s
Island, Kittery, Maine -1800-date., During
World War II was responsible for over
70 U.S. submarines and became the center for submarine design and
development. Involved in a dispute with New Hampshire who laid
claim to the base, which the U.S. Supreme court dismissed. HKA# 51187
Lot#: 584 SHIP SERVICE Naval Token 1923-date 10¢ / ICE CREAM &
CAKES Br 18mm Cunningham Index-S1510 Curto-N41
Ship Service, nonprofit stores and commissaries were authorized in
1909, sanctioned in 1923, replacing the canteen onboard, they were
the responsibility of the Bureau of Navigation. HKA# 51203
Lot#: 585 U.S. NAVY (Fort Miley, California) Naval Token 12 N.D.
// FARE / TOKEN Br 25mm with 5mm c/o Cunningham-CA960
(page 51- Fort Miley) Atwood-CA760I
Fort Miley California is located as part of the Golden Gate National
Recreation Area. HKA# 51201
Lot#: 586 U.S. NAVY (Shellback Medal) Naval Token (Battleship
afloat with Neptune below) //THIS CERTIFIES THAT THE BEARER
/ HAS BEEN / DULY initiated/ (nameplate) / INTO THE SOLEMN /
MYSTERIES OF THE / RELM OF / THE RAGING MAIN Bronze 24mm
(Shellback Medal - Unlisted)
In the U.S. Navy, when a ship crosses the equator a time-honored
ceremony takes place. Neptunus Rex and his Royal court induct
the “pollywogs” (sailor who have not crossed the equator) into
“shellbacks” (have crossed the equator) Much hazing in endured
before the final crossing and then a party at the end. HKA# 51202
Lot#: 587 U.S. SCOUT
CRUISER SALEM Naval Token
1909 (Ship Afloat)/ Mass. 1909
// (Elongated 1908 Indian
Cent) Copper 30mm x 18mm
Scout Cruiser Salem , C3, was
one of many scout cruiser designed to get in contact with enemy
battleships and ward off an attack also mine laying. The Salem class
of Scout Cruiser had six inch guns and a speed of 35 knots, was used
as escots for supply lines to Europe during World War I . The Scout
cruiser was later replaced by the airplane. HKA# 51200
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Lot#: 588 U.S.C. & G.S.S. PATHFINDER Naval Token 1946-1971
SHIP / SERVICE // (anchor) Br 22mm Cunningham Index-P300
Curto-N112
U.S.S. Pathfinder, 1942-1946, U.S.C.& G.S.S. (U.S. Coast & Geodetic
Survey Ship) Pathfinder, 1946-1971. Was used in World War II to
help chart and map harbors as Allied forces advanced along the
Pacific theatre. Returned to USC & GSS in 1946 was deactived in 1971,
scrapped in 1972. HKA# 51181
Lot#: 589 U.S.T.S. PRAIRIE Naval Token 1898-1922 CANTEEN // 5
Al 20mm Cunningham Index-P1640 Curto-N20
U.S.T.S. Prairie, 1898-1922 , was a training ship assigned to the North
Atlantic Fleet. Was used in Spanish American War off of Cuba. From
1901-1905 was solely used as a training ship U.S. Training Ship
(U.S.T.S. designation) . Later took part in occupation of Veracruz,
decommissioned in 1922 and sold. HKA# 51188
Lot#: 590 UNITED STATES ARMY / HAITIAN CAMPAIGN Naval
Token 1919 FOR SERVICE // 1919 Br 18mm
The United States occupation of Haiti began in 1915, when President
Wilson wanted to safeguard U.S. Interests, the occupation ended in
1934 by President Roosevelt. HKA# 51221
Lot#: 591 US NAS WHITING FIELD Naval Token DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE / (Spread Eagle holding arrows in wreath below stars and
rays above) / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Br 23mm Cunningham
FL520 (page 86 )
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, located near Milton Florida, first
started in 1949 now one of the navy’s two primary pilot training
bases. HKA# 51218
Special Thanks to Peter Spooner
for his excellent research and
cataloguing of the
Bill Weber Naval Token Collection,
which we are proud to offer here
for the first time.
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