USS Growler Cufflinks
Object NameLink, Cuff
Historic Owner
Allen B. Odette
Association
USS Growler (SSG-577)
DateAugust 1961–December 1963
PeriodCold War
Mediummetal, enamel
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Al Odette. 2016.71.03a-b
Object number2016.71.03a-b
DescriptionLink, Cuff; Pair of oval cufflinks (a-b). The front face of both cufflinks has an enameled image of the second USS Growler insignia that reads “Growler // SGG 577 // Ready”. The imagery depicts a hand reaching out of green water and holding a Regulus I missile against a purple mushroom cloud. One cufflink (a) has a detachable screw-on backing. The other cufflink (b) has a bullet backing.On View
Not on viewCollections
Samuel S. Cochran
August 1962–April 1963
Object number: 2018.49.01
