1428 ALS OF CHESTER NIMITZ AS ACTING SECRETARY OF THE

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Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
NAVY, AND AN AUTOGRAPHED CARD FROM OMAR BRADLEY AS COMMANDER, 12th ARMY GROUP. This lot includes an autographed letter signed by Chester W. Nimitz on stationary with a printed heading that reads "THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON". The letter has a typed date that reads "16 November 1939". The letter is signed "Sincerely yours, C.W. Nimitz Acting Secretary of the Navy". The letter is accompanied by its original envelope with a return address that reads "THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. WASHINGTON" and has an "OFFICIAL BUSINESS" franking. The lot also includes a red, white, blue, and black card with the insignia of the 12th Army Group. The front of the card reads "O.N. Bradley General, United States Army Commanding". Above this title is an original signature that reads "Omar N Bradley". The card is accompanied by stationary from the Veterans Administration, which procured the signature. CONDITION: the Nimitz letter shows only slight yellowing, but the envelope has seen some rough handling and shows some staining. The Bradley card shows virtually no wear or degradation. (02-23298-4/BF). $700-1,000.
Lot #1428