Description: Vintage fold-open card signed in black ink by Charles Forbes. Some light edge wear, otherwise, in good condition. (1880-1960) Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Morton Forbes was a Royal Navy officer. He served in the First World War, seeing action in the Dardanelles campaign and at the Battle of Jutland and, as captain of a cruiser, was present at the surrender of the German fleet. During the Second World War, he served as Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet: his fleet suffered heavy losses including the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and nine destroyers during the Norwegian campaign in Spring 1940. He went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth in May 1941 and in that capacity he organized the defense of Plymouth from air attack, prosecuted attacks on enemy shipping using the harbor at Brest as well as other ports along the French coast, and also initiated the St Nazaire Raid in March 1942 before retiring in August 1943. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for $10 or more.
Price: 80 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-20T21:38:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Military
Signed by: Sir Charles Forbes
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
