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Captain Charles V. Gridley Memorial Handkerchief

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:19.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 125.00 USD
Captain Charles V. Gridley Memorial Handkerchief
<B>Captain Charles Vernon Gridley Memorial Handkerchief.</B></I> Silk, singe sided, 20.5 x 20.5, with stitched on red-white-blue border, with printed portrait of Charles V. Gridley (1844-1898) surrounded by patriotic military motifs and banner reading <I>Honor the Brave Steve Gridley Did His Duty</B></I>, in fine condition. Though Gridley distinguished himself during the Civil War at the Battle of Mobile Bay, he will forever be associated with the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. It was at this battle that Admiral Dewey gave his famous command: <I>You may fire when ready, Gridley</B></I>. Gridley acquired the nickname of Steve while attending classes at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)