Exceptional matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Pershing in his four-star uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Major General Henry Gibbin, Quartermaster Genl, Recalling our service together in the ‘Days of the Empire’ in the Philippines some 36 years ago, and with congratulations upon his successful career in the Army. John J. Pershing, 1936.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the Signal Corps, US Army. In very good condition, with scattered creases, uniformly trimmed edges, and some chipping and soiling to edges, none of these drastically detracting from the fine visual appeal of the piece. Major General Henry Gibbins joined the Third Tennessee Infantry, US Volunteers, in 1898 before going on to serve in the Philippines with the Ninth Cavalry. Pershing was one of the commanders in the Philippine–American War and led efforts to suppress the Filipino Insurrection and served with both the First and Fifteenth Cavalry Regiments. A terrific association with a crystal-clear image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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