1947 Harry S. Truman U.S. Navy Commission Certificate Signed James Forrestal For Sale

Offered is an original United States Navy Commission Certificate issued during the administration of President Harry S. Truman, dated April 24, 1947. This impressive engraved document appoints Robert J. McAdams as an Assistant Paymaster in the United States Navy with the rank of Ensign.

The certificate features the classic U.S. presidential eagle at the top, elaborate engraved calligraphy, a large blue embossed-style seal, and the traditional allegorical naval vignette at the bottom. It bears the facsimile signature of President Harry S. Truman and the printed signature of James Forrestal, the first United States Secretary of Defense and former Secretary of the Navy, one of the most significant figures in post-World War II American military history.

Details:

* Original U.S. Navy Commission Certificate

* President: Harry S. Truman

* Date: April 24, 1947

* Appointee: Robert J. McAdams

* Position: Assistant Paymaster

* Rank: Ensign

* Secretary of the Navy: James Forrestal (printed signature)

* Large blue embossed seal

* Beautiful engraved eagle and naval allegorical artwork

* Original government-issued document

* Ideal for collectors of U.S. military, presidential, naval, and historical Americana

Condition:

Displays expected age-related toning, light foxing, folds, wrinkles, and handling wear consistent with an original paper document from the 1940s. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.

This is an outstanding historical display piece from the early post-World War II era and would make an excellent addition to any collection of U.S. Navy memorabilia, presidential documents, military history, or Americana.

Keywords: Harry S. Truman, James Forrestal, U.S. Navy, Commission Certificate, Ensign, Assistant Paymaster, Presidential Appointment, Military Document, WWII Era, Americana, Government Certificate, Naval History, Historic Ephemera, Original 1947 Document.