Title
Mess Pass
Description
A round, faded blue tab with black lettering that reads "USS Franklin Mess Pass" on the front and "This pass must be surrendered to Master-At-Arms at time of taking up mess gear" on the back.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
Mess passes are used across all branches of the service to feed servicemembers and guests. Under atypical circumstances, a mess pass would be given to a visitor to a ship or base, a servicemember traveling for duty, or even as a reward or incentive to receive a meal at the officer's mess.
Accession #
2002.00023
