Admiral who commanded naval operations in the Pacific after the US entered WWII in 1941, credited with inventing the strategy of island hopping. Stern matte-finish 8 x 10 head and shoulders photo of Nimitz, signed and inscribed in black ink in type, 'To Lt. J. S. Rippey, USNR with best wishes,' and signed 'C. W. Nimitz.' In fine condition, with some minor skipping to signature and a bit of scattered light silvering. RRAuction COA.
