James Ducker of Tacoma Washington, with the assistance of Bill Lee, the Reunion Associationﾒs historian, has produced this stunning lapel pin, honoring the USS WEST POINT (AP-23), her faithful crew and commemorating their outstanding service record during World War II. The pins were created specifically for introduction at the USS WEST POINT Reunion Associationﾒs annual gathering in September 2008.

These bright and beautiful emblems measure 1.5 by 1.25 inches and are jewelry quality Cloisonn￩ with a polished silver finish. The cost, per lapel pin is $10.00, plus shipping and handling, which is $2.00 per order, regardless of the number of pins ordered. Each pin is attached to a 3X5 card that summarizes the history of WEST POINT.

USS WEST POINT commemorative lapel pins may be obtained in one of two ways; by easy-to-use on line ordering, with a credit card, or by mail order, with a personal check.

To order on line, go to http://www.oceanlinerlapelpins.com/index.html and follow the easy-to-use online ordering instructions. For mail orders, go to that same web site and down load a Printable Order Form. If Internet access is not available, then pins may still be ordered by sending a check in the appropriate amount to the following address, along with information regarding the number of pins desired and suitable shipping information.