November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Fleece lined flight jacket made by H.L.B.Corp. N.Y. Sewn to the upper left breast is a gold embossed leather name tag with Naval Aviator's wing over "W.F. Halsey/ Admiral U.S. Navy”. William Halsey graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904. He served in the Great White Fleet and during World War I commanded the USS Shaw. He took command of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga in 1935 after completing a course in naval aviation and was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in 1938. At the start of the War in the Pacific, Halsey commanded the task force centered on the carrier USS Enterprise in a series of raids against Japanese-held targets. Halsey was made Commander, South Pacific Area and led the Allied forces over the course of the Battle for Guadalcanal and the fighting up the Solomon chain. In 1943 he was made Commander of the Third Fleet, the post he held through the rest of the war. He took part in the Battle for Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle of World War II. He was promoted to Fleet Admiral in December 1945 and retired from active service in March 1947. CONDITION: The jacket is in excellent condition with working Talon zipper and minor wear to the leather. Name tag shows light crazing. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Largest : 30" x 17 -1/2".