Description: This is a great looking US NAVY - USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) commemorative 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 and is displayed in an attractive black velvet presentation box which will make this a very impressive gift or presentation.Vella Gulf (CG-72) is an American Ticonderoga-class Aegis guided missile cruiser. She is named for the Battle of Vella Gulf, a naval engagement in the Solomons Campaign of World War II. The ship is current in active service. The second Vella Gulf (CG-72) was laid down on 22 April 1991 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by Litton Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division; launched on 13 June 1992. A multi-mission ship, Vella Gulf is designed to be capable of sustained combat operations in Anti-Air, Anti-Submarine, Anti-Surface, and Strike warfare environments. Vella Gulf is employed in support of carrier battle groups, amphibious assault groups, as well as in interdiction and escort missions. Vella Gulf's diverse combat capability is orchestrated by the Aegis Combat System, a fully integrated electronic detection, engagement, and fire control system. Aegis enables Vella Gulf to detect, evaluate, and engage an enemy with great firepower and accuracy. Name:USS Vella Gulf Namesake:Battle of Vella Gulf Ordered:25 February 1988Builder:Ingalls Shipbuilding Laid down:22 April 1991Launched:13 June 1992Acquired:12 July 1993Commissioned:18 September 1993Homeport:Norfolk, VirginiaMotto:Move Swiftly, Strike VigorouslyStatus:in active service, as of 2016 *COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE* For combined shipping place all items in cart then purchase all items together from cart for 1 combined shipping charge...
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
End Time: 2024-05-09T23:30:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
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
