Historic vintage matte-finish 11.5 x 10 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the blank lower margin, “To Captain Archer M. R. Allen, USN, Ret., with best wishes and warmest regards, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy.” The recipient (died 1974) was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and was instrumental in the routing, unloading, and scheduling vital merchant shipping for the operatons in the Western Carolines, Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa during World War II. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 15.25. In fine, bright, spotless condition, with no evident flaws. The finest signed example of this iconic image we’ve ever encountered! R&R COA.
