To all Sailors and Marines
wherever ye may be:
And to all communicators the world over:

-KNOW YE-

That on this twenty-sixth day of september 1972 A.D. at 1000z the U.S. Naval
Security Group Activity, Bremerhaven, Germany
did secure the watch after twenty-two years of continuous, dedicated and faithful
service to the fleet and the nation.

BE IT REMEMBERED: That on that date and at that time

CTM2 RUSSELL A. WEAKLEY, USN

Was a serving Bremerhaven Windjammer who by virtue
of many trying hours and long watches, is justly warranted to bear the title of

-SPLINTER OWNER-

As attested to by the above artifact which was carefully fashioned by the hands
of skilled craftsmen from wood taken from the Olde Antenna Tower, and:

BE IT KNOWN: That as rightful and worthy owner of this intricate
work of art and item of memorabilia, he is duly entitled to the respect
and admiration of all who are honored by his presence.