Framed 1942 Imperivm Neptvni Regis WW2 US Navy Certificate U.S.S. Enterprise

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Framed 1943 Imperivm Neptvni Regis Navy Certificate U.S.S. Enterprise
Given by various navies in recognition for crossing the Equator, this vintage 1943
Imperivm Neptvni Regis certificate was given to a sailor named Reuben Fisher who was aboard the famous aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise when it crossed the Equator on January 15, 1942 for "War Operations Against The Japanese Empire" shortly her planes helped defend Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Although the destination is unknown, it was most likely headed to provide air cover for the Doolittle raid in April 1942. These were just a few of the battles and missions that made the U.S.S. Enterprise the most decorated U.S. ship of World War 2. She saw action at the Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa and many other pivotal moments of the war on her way to earning 20 battle stars, the most of any warship of the war! The history of this ship is fascinating and well documented....despite being struck many times throughout the war by bombs and kamikaze attcks she survived to the end of the war and sailed into the history books as arguably the most famous aircraft carrier in history. Although she was scrapped in 1958 her memory and items like this amazing naval certificate live on....
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his great piece of World War 2 history measures approx 21" x 16 1/2" and comes in what is believed to be its original frame. The certificate is in great shape but the frame does have a few scuffs (see pics) but nothing major. It reads:
TO ALL SAILORS WHEREVER YE MAY BE: and to all Mermaids, Sea Serpents, Porpoises, Sharks, Dolphins, Eels, Skates, Suckers, Crabs, Lobsters and all other Living Things of the Sea
GREETING: Know ye: That on this 15th day of January 1942 in Latitude 0000 and Longitude xxxx there appeared within Our Royal Domain the U.S.S Enterprise bound SOUTH for the Equator and for War Operations Against The Japanese Empire
BE IT REMEMBERED That the said Vessel and Officers and Crew thereof have been inspected and passed on by Ourself and Our Royal Staff
AND BE IT KNOWN: By all ye Sailors, Marines, Land Lubbers and others who may be honored by his presence that Reuben Fisher C.M. having been found to be numbered as one of our Trusty Shellbacks he has been duly initiated into the
SOLEMN MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE DEEP
Be It Further Understood That by virtue of the power invested in me I do hereby command all my subjects to show the honor and respect to him wherever he may be. Disobey this order under penalty of Our Royal Displeasure Given under our hand and seal this May 1st 1943
What a great item! We have seen a few of these over the years but not in this condition or with such a famous ship!
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