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Very rare piece of naval history! Robert gilbeau is the first sitting rear Admiral to be convicted of a crime in federal court while on active duty for his involvement in what is called one of the biggest national security breaches in U. Item is Admiral gilbeau’s from his time on USS HARRY W. In the Navy Supply Corps. Item shows some light scratches and wear as seen in photos. Gilbeau is a highly decorated and accomplished officer with an impressive naval background that alone makes naval items connected to him desirable, with the addition of the scandal which has garnered a book and documentary, it only makes them that much more collectable.

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This Wool Cotton Large formal coat with embroidered dark navy blue & gold stars on each cuff. With same color code on shoulder pads. Made in great shape. Smells nice and clean.

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Navy Department archive tied to the USS Maine. Includes original Navy Dept. Signed/authorized by Rear Admiral F. Beatty, Commandant & Superintendent, Naval Gun Factory. A rare and complete grouping of Spanish-American War era naval history. Valuable to collectors of USS Maine, U. Navy Yard Washington D. And early 20th-century naval ephemera.

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Item is in used condition. Please refer to pictures for condition. There are no rips stains or holes.

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MOORER, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, to JAMES S. COPLEY, Publisher of a group of papers including the SAN DIEGO UNION, re: COPLEY MEDIA’S SUPPORT of THE MILITARY and U. All the letters are personal and friendly, obviously the two men are friends, equally obvious is that the Very Conservative Admiral is courting the Copley Media through this friendship. The letters are all on official CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS stationery of various sizes (3 are 7×8.5 inches, 2 are 7.5×10.5 inches, 1 is 6×7.5 inches). The letters are all typed and hand signed. The letters reference a couple of notable events, THE PUEBLO CRISIS and INVESTIGATION, and Moorer’s nomination by President Nixon to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a position Moorer held from 1970 to 1974). The letters are dated from 12 JUN 1968 to 14 MAY 1970. Once again the Navy owes you and your fine publications a commendation for the considerate and highly responsible manner in which you have reported the entire PUEBLO AFFAIR. Your editorial treatment has been distinguished from the beginning by sympathetic and sensitive understanding. Too often, other news media around the nation have damaged the Navy or our men by implication or innuendo. Our job would be much less complicated if some in the news media field would follow the responsible example you have set in this matter. The Country is indeed fortunate that someone in your position is so well aware of the dangers facing us in the years ahead… I assure you that I will do my best in the years ahead and will take advantage of your offer of help. I appreciate the kind sentiments… Incident to my recent nomination by PRESIDENT NIXON to become the next CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF… Would enjoy seeing you here in Washington. SCARCE Group of Six Letters showing a MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL FRIENDSHIP between a CONSERVATIVE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS and a NATIONALISTIC MEDIA MOGUL. Beware the Military Media Complex! About Thomas Hinman Moorer (excerpted from Wikipedia). Thomas Hinman Moorer b. 2004 was an ADMIRAL in the UNITED STATES NAVY who served as CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS from 1967 to 1970, and as CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF from 1970 to 1974. Copley (excerpted from Wikipedia). James Strohn Copley b. 1973 was a newspaper publisher. He published the San Diego Union, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and the San Diego Evening Tribune, from 1947 until his death in 1973. His politics were unabashedly conservative, Republican and Nationalist. He had close associations with leading Republicans of the era, including Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. He strongly supported the U. Military and its involvement in Vietnam, and was reportedly, according to Carl Bernstein, in secret cooperation with the CIA.

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Also, once an item is brought I will no alter any information on any form. All items will have a confirmation number. FeedbackND will not be sent until I receive feedback. Please feel free to read my feedback. I’m very proud of my feedback. I sell military collectables. If you choose to wear or actually use items, it is at you own risk. General & Special Orders were issued to communicate commands and information to the Army. Each order, issued in writing by a command, was then printed for distribution to each unit, either at an army department headquarter or by commanders at local headquarters, sometimes in the field on portable printing presses. The orders were then issued to regiments, often to be read aloud to the troops. General Orders were printed as issued with date & location; at the end of a year the regimental adjutant might retain them loose or simply string bind them by punching holes or cut slits in the left margin and stringing on ¼? Red cloth string tape (the source of the old expression “government red tape”). Sometimes an officer or HQ clerk might take a group of orders to a local print shop or bookbinder and have an accumulation bound with leather or cloth covers. Usually, American Military Orders of the 19. Century including Civil War era were printed on an 8 x 5? Sheet of quality rag paper.

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UNITED STATES NAVY WORLD VOYAGE. 1908 – Medal commemorates visit to San Diego of United States Battle Fleet on its voyage around world under command of Admiral Robley D. TYPE I – Obv. Within center circle is male military bust facing part r. Outside, above Robley D. Evans; outside, below San Diego 1908. Within circle is sailing vessel; outside, above Juan R. Cabrillo; outside, below San Diego 1542. The So-Called dollar appears to have been carried (as you would a challenge coin) for many years. It has light scratches, edge dings, and some discoloration on both sides. Probably can be cleaned, but I leave vintage items as I find them to preserve the history. Each ding/nick, scratch etc tells a story.

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MOORER, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, to JAMES S. COPLEY, Publisher of a group of papers including the SAN DIEGO UNION, re: COPLEY MEDIA’S SUPPORT of THE MILITARY and U. All the letters are personal and friendly, obviously the two men are friends, equally obvious is that the Very Conservative Admiral is courting the Copley Media through this friendship. The letters are all on official CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS stationery of various sizes (3 are 7×8.5 inches, 2 are 7.5×10.5 inches, 1 is 6×7.5 inches). The letters are all typed and hand signed. The letters reference a couple of notable events, THE PUEBLO CRISIS and INVESTIGATION, and Moorer’s nomination by President Nixon to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a position Moorer held from 1970 to 1974). The letters are dated from 12 JUN 1968 to 14 MAY 1970. Once again the Navy owes you and your fine publications a commendation for the considerate and highly responsible manner in which you have reported the entire PUEBLO AFFAIR. Your editorial treatment has been distinguished from the beginning by sympathetic and sensitive understanding. Too often, other news media around the nation have damaged the Navy or our men by implication or innuendo. Our job would be much less complicated if some in the news media field would follow the responsible example you have set in this matter. The Country is indeed fortunate that someone in your position is so well aware of the dangers facing us in the years ahead… I assure you that I will do my best in the years ahead and will take advantage of your offer of help. I appreciate the kind sentiments… Incident to my recent nomination by PRESIDENT NIXON to become the next CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF… Would enjoy seeing you here in Washington. SCARCE Group of Six Letters showing a MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL FRIENDSHIP between a CONSERVATIVE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS and a NATIONALISTIC MEDIA MOGUL. Beware the Military Media Complex! About Thomas Hinman Moorer (excerpted from Wikipedia). Thomas Hinman Moorer b. 2004 was an ADMIRAL in the UNITED STATES NAVY who served as CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS from 1967 to 1970, and as CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF from 1970 to 1974. Copley (excerpted from Wikipedia). James Strohn Copley b. 1973 was a newspaper publisher. He published the San Diego Union, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and the San Diego Evening Tribune, from 1947 until his death in 1973. His politics were unabashedly conservative, Republican and Nationalist. He had close associations with leading Republicans of the era, including Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. He strongly supported the U. Military and its involvement in Vietnam, and was reportedly, according to Carl Bernstein, in secret cooperation with the CIA.

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This uniform is in very good condition and I’m estimating from the Vietnam era. The jacket in missing the attachable buttons which can easily be added.

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Thrashed and worn, poor pre-owned condition, please see pictures for measurements. Refer to all pictures for condition. Measurements are in the pictures. If the item has a size tag we will write what the tag says in the title and show the measurements in the photos.

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