August 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, August 25th, 5pm Pacific
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Large 14'' x 11'' photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ''CW Nimitz / U.S. Representative'' upon the photo, depicting Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Nimitz additionally signs on the photographic border, ''To Warren R. Howell - with best wishes - C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S.N.''. Howell served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific theater, earning a Navy Bronze Star with Combat Cluster. Black and white photo with border measures 14'' x 11''. Minor buckling to border, else near fine.
Admiral Chester Nimitz 14'' x 11'' Twice-Signed Photo of the Japanese Surrender -- Near Fine
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