{"product_id":"uss-indiana-bb-58-pen-blank-authentic-naval-relic","title":"USS Indiana Pen Blank (BB-58) Jr. Pen Blank Set Ship’s Seal Cap + Authentic Teak Deck Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSS Indiana Pen Blank - Authentic Naval Relic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn a piece of living naval history with this pen blank sourced from the USS Indiana. Precision materials deliver a tangible connection to one of America's storied battleships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; COA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlanks are cut fresh to order. Each ships with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting provenance.\u003c\/p\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; Customer Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial originates from the historic vessel. Makers can create heirloom pens that honor naval service. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-displays\"\u003ePen display stands \u0026amp; COA holders\u003c\/a\u003e to showcase your finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr class=\"product-template-hr\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUSS Indiana Service History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USS Indiana (BB-58) was an iconic South Dakota-class battleship whose construction began in 1939 and commissioning occurred in 1942. Designed for speed and heavy firepower, she displaced over 35,000 tons and carried nine 16-inch guns capable of engaging targets at extreme range. During World War II she earned 9 battle stars while supporting critical operations in the Pacific theater including the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Her armor and anti-aircraft batteries protected carrier task forces against relentless attacks. Post-war she served in training roles before decommissioning in 1947. The legacy of her teak decks and steel hull continues to inspire makers seeking authentic military relics. Enthusiasts value these blanks for their direct provenance and the stories they carry from the decks of a vessel that helped shape victory in the Pacific. Additional context on similar naval woods is available via \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-us-navy-ship-wood\"\u003eUS Navy ship wood\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military\"\u003eMilitary relics\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore compatible turning supplies at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-blanks\"\u003ePen blanks\u003c\/a\u003e and polishing options with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magic-juice\"\u003eMagic Juice Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e. For kit compatibility review \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sierra-clone-pen-kits\"\u003eCompatible Pen Component Sets\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover more aviation and ship relics in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aviation\"\u003eAviation relics\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embedded-blanks\"\u003eEmbedded blanks\u003c\/a\u003e. This material rewards careful turning and finishing techniques that highlight natural grain and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stadium Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758212055273,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stadiumpenblanks.com\/products\/uss-indiana-bb-58-pen-blank-authentic-naval-relic","provider":"Stadium Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}