Description: You are buying a framed U.S. Navy picture (picture size measures 11" tall by 14" wide) depicting the USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) on it's around the world cruise in the 1950s. The wood frame size measures 12.25" tall by 15.25" wide and is a military standard frame. The wood frame, picture and glass are all in excellent condition. This around the world cruise of DD-872 in the 1950s was presented to Russell E. Robbins. Below the USS Forrest Royal DD-872 destroyer picture and presentation name are the deployment locations to the various countries on this around the world cruise that included:Pearl Harbor Indian Ocean Suez Canal Mediterranean Brazil Columbia Yokosuka Korea Hong Kong Singapore Italy France Gibraltar Cuba HaitiPuerto Rico The Military Awards & Decorations pictured below and center Include:Unknown U.S. Navy Medal/Ribbon Unknown U.S. Navy Medal/Ribbon Korean Service MedalUnited Nations Service MedalNational Defense Service MedalSea Service Deployment RibbonRepublic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) "The USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) was a U.S. Navy Gearing-Class destroyer constructed following the end of World War II. The ship saw service in the Korean War and the Vietnam War before being sold to Turkey in 1971. The ship was renamed TCG Adatepe and remained in service until being scrapped in 1993. The USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) was named for Rear Admiral Forrest Beton Royal USN (1893–1945), and keel was laid down by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation at Staten Island, New York on 8 June 1945. The ship was launched on 17 January 1946 by Miss Katherine K. Royal, the daughter of Admiral Royal and commissioned on 29 June 1946. The USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) operated with the 7th Fleet in support of United Nations Forces during the Korean War then alternated operations along the east coast and in the Caribbean with the 2nd Fleet with deployments to the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet."A great full color patch picture to have for your USS Forrest Royal (DD-872), U.S. Navy, Korea-era or military collection! Lucky buyer agrees to pay upon purchase and will receive FREE shipping within the U.S. only. Please check my other listings for great items. Thank you!
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-12-02T08:14:24.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Named: Yes
Type: Picture
Time Period War: 1950s Korean War
U.S. Navy Ship Type: Gearing Class Destroyer
Force: Navy
U.S. Navy Ship: USS Forrest Royal (DD 872)
Theme: Militaria
Type Picture: USS Forrest Royal (DD 872) 1950s World Cruise
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Picture Size: 11" Tall by 14" Wide
Frame Size: 12.25" Tall by 15.25" Wide
