1934 US Naval Academy Christmas Menu Signed by Rear Admiral David F Sellers. This is a rare and historic 1934 US Naval Academy Christmas Dinner Menu from Annapolis Maryland. This beautiful piece is personally signed by Rear Admiral David Foote Sellers, who was serving as the Superintendent at the time. The menu provides a glimpse into the traditions of the Naval Academy during the 1930s, making it a valuable collectible for military and naval history enthusiasts. The signature of Admiral Sellers adds significant historical value, especially given his distinguished naval career and leadership roles. 8″ x 6″ – Card Stock. >>>Please see Item Condition Above: Condition is Used. Please see our condition description & photos and use the photo close up feature to get a good look. We have many Great Collectibles in our Store. Below is a summary of his life and career. Early Life and Education. Born: February 4, 1881, Austin, Texas. Education: Sellers attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1903. Early Assignments: After graduating, Sellers embarked on a long and varied career. World War I Service: Sellers served in important positions during World War I, a time that provided him with crucial leadership experience. His work in this period earned him recognition for his contribution to the war effort. Post-War Roles: Following the war, Sellers held a series of significant commands, including leadership positions aboard major naval vessels and at important naval installations. Commander of Battleships: He held various command roles on battleships, showing exceptional leadership skills, particularly in fleet operations. His administration is remembered for efforts to improve the island’s infrastructure and governance. Fleet: One of his most significant commands was his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the U. This role put him in charge of coordinating fleet operations during peacetime and preparing for potential wartime needs. Contributions to Naval Strategy. Sellers was known for his forward-thinking approach to naval strategy, helping to modernize the fleet and emphasizing the importance of naval power in global military strategy during the interwar years. His insights contributed to the readiness of the U. Navy before World War II.
This recent Estate find is an ANTIQUE United States Naval Dress Sword made by WMH BELLIS, ANNAPOLIS, MD. Zellars had a Destroyer named after him – USS ZELLARS (DD-777) and has a plaque erected in his memory at THE US NAVAL ACADEMY in Annapolis, Maryland. Zellar graduated from the Naval Academy in 1920 and likely obtained the sword at that time. It may be older than this date. The maker, WMH BELLIS, from google searches is believed to have gone out of business between 1936 and 1949. Measurements – 37″ Long x 5″ (at widest). Sword and Scabbard are in Very Good condition for use and age with some expected wear. Everything is fully in tact with readable engravings and beautiful design work on the blade. Scabbard shows more more on the leather as would be expected for a 100 year old piece. Handle has very slight wobble where it meets butt, but fully in tact and solid. This is truly a RARE find with such a prominent history of it’s owner. Please see condition description and all pictures.
Sterling silver US Naval Academy 1920 sweetheart pocket piece compact of some sort. Originally thought it was cigarette case but not sure if it is makeup compact or what.
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US Naval Training Station Great Lakes 1920’s Cutter Champs Crew Rowing Photo. Original, vintage 1920’s photo measures 6″ x 9″ and pictures the United States Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois crew rowing team after a contest on Lake Michigan where they became cutter champs. This photo is on heavyweight paper and is in very nice overall condition, with some light creases and small chips off the corners. The photo was carefully removed from a scrapbook and has some scrapbook paper remaining on the back as shown. This is a great early Navy rowing photo! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vintagediscovered” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay, Russian Federation.
Naval Commander’s Hat, Epaulets Belt for Sword and Case, 1922. It is 100 yrs old so it is not pristine but overall in great condition. The case is a beat up a little on top. Includes gloves, sheets to cover and tag from Carvel Hall Annapolis, Maryland. The brass on the belt has oxidized on certain spots, but not on the buckle. The item “Naval Commander’s Hat, Sword Belt and Epaulets 1922. Incl. Case, tag Carvel Hall” is in sale since Wednesday, June 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “greywate_31″ and is located in Pacifica, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
Naval Academy 14K White Gold Military Ring 8 Grams Engraved 3-11-31 Size 5.5. This is a 14K white gold Navy military ring in a size 5.5 weighing 8 grams. The ring is dated 3-11-31 with a name that can not be fully made out. Ring is very worn and shows multiple signs of damage. The ring is cracked above and below the stone. The ring appears to have been resized at some point. The ring is very worn and the symbols and words can barely be made out, but the front of the ring appears to say “United States Naval Academy”. Please look at all the photos of the ring. It is a piece someone wore a lot. The item “Naval Academy 14K White Gold Military Ring 8 Grams Engraved 3-11-31 Size 5.5″ is in sale since Wednesday, February 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “plr0412″ and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.
Up for sale is an early and rare US Naval Academy sweetheart ring. Made a 14 karat yellow gold by Bailey Banks and Biddle. The ring is engraved mother from Edward. See photos for condition and description the sapphire in the center is chipped in the ring shows where appropriate before its almost 100 years of existence. The item “US Naval Academy sweetheart ring By Bailey Banks and Biddle 14K Class Of 1925″ is in sale since Saturday, August 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vespabunnie” and is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation.
Up for sale is an early and rare US Naval Academy sweetheart ring. Made a 14 karat yellow gold by Bailey Banks and Biddle. The ring is engraved mother from Edward. See photos for condition and description the sapphire in the center is chipped in the ring shows where appropriate before its almost 100 years of existence. The item “US Naval Academy sweetheart ring By Bailey Banks and Biddle 14K Class Of 1925″ is in sale since Tuesday, August 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vespabunnie” and is located in St. Petersburg. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation.
