Lot 715
World War II Japanese Surrender Document [Chester W. Nimitz]. Typed Document with handwritten notations by Chester W. Nimitz and Bruce Fraser. One page, oblong quarto, n.p., March 15, 1965. Being a copy of the "Instrument of Surrender". Signed in the upper margin in black ink ("CW Nimitz" and "Fraser"). Accompanied by a black and white photo of Nimitz, with a copy of a photo of Nimitz signing the surrender. With one horizontal fold and professional restoration. Otherwise, in very good condition.
In 1945 aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, Admiral Chester Nimitz accepted Japan's surrender from World War II. Here, on a copy of this document, Nimitz signs his name in the upper margin, adding his title: "Fleet Admiral US Navy". Along with Nimitz's name, Royal Navy Admiral Bruce Fraser also lends his signature with a short inscription: "Best wishes to William Wry / Fraser of North Cape / Admiral of the fleet 15/3/65". Fraser had been a successful British leader, instrumental in the sinking of the Scharnhorst in the Battle of the North Cape.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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