{"product_id":"uss-california","title":"USS California (BB-44) Jr. Pen Blank Set Ship’s Seal Cap + Authentic Teak Deck Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSS California (BB-44) Pen Blank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn a piece of authentic naval history with this pen blank featuring solid wood recovered from the USS California. Each blank includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the provenance of the material. Most blanks are cut fresh to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood blank from the USS California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with provenance details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in standard pen blank sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo finished pens are included. Pen components sold separately from our pen kits or your preferred vendors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"product-template-hr\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Provenance \u0026amp; Turning Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wood in this blank originates directly from the USS California, providing makers with a tangible connection to one of the most storied battleships in U.S. Navy history. The material’s natural durability and rich grain make it ideal for creating heirloom-quality pens that tell a story. Suggested projects include elegant desk pens, bottle stoppers, or ring blanks that showcase the ship’s historic character. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-blanks\"\u003ePen blanks\u003c\/a\u003e from similar vessels offer additional options for matching sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr class=\"product-template-hr\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUSS California (BB-44) Service History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USS California (BB-44) is a Tennessee-class battleship that served with distinction across World War II. Launched in 1919 and commissioned in 1921, she earned multiple battle stars for her combat actions in the Pacific theater. She was present at Pearl Harbor during the 1941 attack, sustaining heavy damage before being repaired and returning to service for key operations including the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaigns, the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, and the final assaults on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Her powerful 14-inch guns and robust armor made her a formidable presence throughout the war. After the war she was decommissioned in 1947 and eventually scrapped, but surviving materials like her teak decking have been preserved for future generations. Enthusiasts value this material for its direct link to pivotal naval engagements and the sailors who served aboard her. The wood’s resistance to rot and tropical conditions made it the preferred decking choice, carrying the physical memory of wartime service into every turned piece. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-us-navy-ship-wood\"\u003eUS Navy ship wood\u003c\/a\u003e collections feature comparable blanks from sister ships including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uss-massachusetts\"\u003eUSS Massachusetts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uss-new-jersey-bb-62\"\u003eUSS New Jersey\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uss-wisconsin-bb-64\"\u003eUSS Wisconsin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uss-iowa-bb-61\"\u003eUSS Iowa\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embedded-blanks\"\u003eembedded blanks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-displays\"\u003epen display stands \u0026amp; COA holders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magic-juice\"\u003eMagic Juice Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sierra-clone-pen-kits\"\u003ecompatible pen component sets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military\"\u003emilitary relics\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aviation\"\u003eaviation relics\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stadium Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758014431465,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stadiumpenblanks.com\/products\/uss-california","provider":"Stadium Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}