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ROBERT E LEE * PSA * Autograph Cut Signature CSA General CDV Signed Confederate
$3,500.00
Guaranteed Authentic
Confederate General and military commander ROBERT E. LEE striking reproduction oversized CDV, featuring his authentic cut signature autograph affixed at bottom. Early signature of Lee as "Lt. R.E. Lee, U.S. Corps of Eng[ineers]".
Early in his military career, Lee served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . During this period he specialized in constructing coastal defenses and managing river improvements. As a Lieutenant, Lee supervised the engineering work for St. Louis Harbor and for the upper Mississippi and Missouri rivers. His work there earned him a promotion to Captain.
The iconic image, showing then-General Lee in full CSA dress uniform with waist sash, sword and gloves is based on the original circa 1864 portrait session by photographer Julian Vannerson. The images were intended to be sent through the Union blockade to Berlin for sculptor Edward V. Valentine to create a statue.
The LEE autograph has been thoroughly examined and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION, and encapsulated using PSA/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed technology. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE.
Condition as shown. Reproduction CDV, including cut signature, measures appx. 6.5" x 4" inside 6.5". 10" encapsulate.
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