Signature and Inscription.

This U.S. Navy officer distingiushed himself in the Spanish-American War and World War One (where he earned the Navy Cross), holding various important offices until retirement in 1932. Bold and handsome "W.C. Cole / Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy / 8 Jany. '32 / I, too, am a Chicago boy" in black ink on a 5½" X 1 3/4" slip. Near fine. Handsome example. Item #31888

Price: $45.00

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