Documents including Autographs
Lot 4099 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Documents including Autographs
Estimate $180
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JOHN F. Bolt USMC pilot's signature, on Japanese ten dollars issued for invasion of Malaya, banknote signed on back top in ink, 'John F. Bolt, Black sheep Squadron/Vella La Vella 1943' (John Bolt was the only Marine flying ace of two wars, namely WWII and Korea, where he was awarded the Navy Cross. Vella Lavella in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands was the location of a major battle 15 Aug - 9 Oct 1943 between Japan and allied forces from New Zealand and USA.) Banknote with diagonal crease at right side, otherwise virtually uncirculated, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
With certificate of authenticity of RR Auction.
Together with a photo (pixelated) of John Bolt and an account of his combat experiences.
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