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Imperium Neptuni Regis… The Shellback
Imperium Neptuni Regis: The Ancient Order of the Deep Another certificate from WWII, again from the USS General Harry Taylor (for more about that ship, see the post on The Domain of the Golden Dragon). Here, the certificate a sailor … Continue reading
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WWII… Domain of the Golden Dragon
The Domain of the Golden Dragon This is a certificate awarded during WWII (the recipient’s name has been removed for this picture). Certificates were awarded to Navy sailors who crossed the International Date Line aboard ship. The recipient of this … Continue reading