Relic swatch of the fabric skin of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) US Navy airship, 4 x 2.25, signed in ink by its three survivors: Lieutenant Commander Herbert V. Wiley, Boatswain's Mate Second Class Richard E. Deal, and Aviation Metalsmith Second Class Moody E. Erwin. The swatch bears an embossed seal of Lakewood Township, N.J. Includes a glossy 5.25 x 4 photo of the airship and an informational sheet. In fine condition. The accident-prone naval airship was lost in a weather-related accident off the coast of New Jersey on April 4, 1933, killing 73 of the 76 crew and passengers on board.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
