USS Intrepid Twist Pen Made From Wood From the Aircraft Carrier USS Intrepid
Price includes Pen, Certificate of Authenticity, and Wooden Oak Display Stand. This classic gold and gunmetal twist pen is handcrafted from wood salvaged from The USS Intrepid and acrylic. The USS Intrepid wood is in the end sections of the cast acrylic body. USS Intrepid, also known as The Fighting “I”, is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, most notably the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Decommissioned shortly after the end of the war, she was modernized and recommissioned in the early 1950s. Decommissioned in 1974, in 1982 Intrepid became the foundation of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. The classic two-tone look and feel of this pen makes it a no-nonsense pen you can live with every day. A simple twist of the top section and you’re in action. Smooth twist operation and Quality ParkerĀ® type ballpoint refill for smooth, dependable writing. This pen is well balanced for comfort and ease of writing. If you’re looking for an elegant and unique gift for that military history fan, or just a pen for personal use, this pen is for you.