A few examples of appraisal values for
COMMANDER

• U.S. Naval officer's dr
  U.S. Naval officer's dr
• Commander of Confederate forces;
  Commander of Confederate forces; from photo by Virginian Julian Vannerson; mythic image of Southern hero; possibly salted paper technique; image 15" x 11".
• GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN
  GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, DS, 1783 George Washington (1732-1799, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, First President of the United States) part-printed discharge document signed as Commander in Chief, Newburgh, NY, June 8, 1783, to Sergeant William Harris, 1st NY Regt., with special commendation for 7 years of faithful service, and countersigned by Lt. Col. Cornelius Van Dyck, Adjutant J. H. Wendell, and Col. Jonathan Trumbull; 1 sheet folio, printed on both sides (handwritten portions on recto only).
• Commander Alexander Dobbs to
  Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo 7th August 1814 report written onboard His Majestys Sloop Star: ?I have the pleasure to inform you that the American Squadron made their appearance off this place yesterday? ?The Charwell Netley and Magnet sailed from York on the 5th ... the Magnet being by some unfortunate circumstance to leeward was obliged to union Shore and on the approach of the American Squadron she was blown up by Lieutenant Hawksworth..? on laid paper watermark dated 1813 12.8" (height) 32.5cm (height) 16" (width) 40.6cm (width)
• PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A COMMANDER,
  PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A COMMANDER, HEIGHT: 12 INCHES; WIDTH: 17 INCHESPainted Wood Figure of a Commander, Height: 12 inches; Width: 17 inches
• U.S. Naval Commander transfers
  U.S. Naval Commander transfers flagships during victorious engagement in the War of 1812, from the painting by William Howell. 15" x 22". Secured tears in left and right background.
• English School, late 18th
  English School, late 18th Century/Portrait Miniature of a Naval Commander/looking left, wearing a blue uniform, gilt lined and with white stock/oil on card, 6.5cm x 5cm/in a verre eglomise surround within an ebonised rectangular frame
• Commander Alexander Dobbs to
  Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo 27th July 1814 report written two days after the Battle of Lundy??Ts Lane onboard His Majestys Sloop Star at York Harbour informing of Lieutenant General Drummond??Ts desire to cross the Niagara with the 89th regiment referencing maneuvers of the ships Netley Magnet and Charwell ??~Colonel Tucker to drive the enemy out of Lewiston??T and taking the wounded back to York: ?These brave fellows came out of the Hospitals and requested me to carry them over to join their Gallant Comrades.? on laid paper watermark dated 1813 12.8" (height) 32.5cm (height) 16" (width) 40.6cm (width) impressed Burslem marks
• GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN
  GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, ALS, 1782 George Washington (1732-1799, as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army) autograph letter, signed, dated at Headquarters, Newburgh, NY, July 11, 1782, to Lt. Col. George Reid (1733-1815, of the 2nd NH Regt.) introducing Capt. Montour, "who is going to Schenectady on a visit to his Friends the Oneidas and Tuscaroras;" 1 1/4 pp., folio, 12 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. Capt. John Montour (1744-1788) was the son of. Andrew Sattelihu Montour, of mixed French and Native American ancestry, who distinguished himself as an interpreter and diplomat beginning about 1743, through the French & Indian War, during which he served with Washington. The younger Montour had command of a company of Delaware Indians who fought on the American side. Washington was careful to note that he "has heretofore been employed in the Indian Service on the Frontiers of Pennsylvania." Because of Montour's Native American heritage, Washington probably felt the need to specify the treatment Montour should receive.
• Military Order of Foreign Wars
  Military Order of Foreign Wars Pennsylvania Commandery Companion certificate of Dwight D. Eisenhower signed by Nicholas Biddle Jr. Commander and Michael Browne Secretary with photograph of Eisenhower and other framed MOFW photographs. 7 pieces.
• An American Flight sergeant's
  An American Flight sergeant's jacket a British solar topee two Red Army caps and a Black Watch swagger stick.
• A Naval officer's sword with gilt
  A Naval officer's sword with gilt lion's head and white shagreen corded grip. Length 57 cm.
• General William Howe ANS 1798 ANS
  General William Howe ANS 1798 ANS 1p 23 July 1798. Howe William. British Commander-in-Chief during American Revolution. To M. General Barton: You will be pleased to take the leave of absence required by your letter of yesterday's date for obtaining an audience of His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief. Plus lithographed portrait of Howe. Condition: Water stains along fold. Light toning.
• NAVAL OFFICER FORE-AND-AFT HAT FROM
  NAVAL OFFICER FORE-AND-AFT HAT FROM JAMES A. MCNALLY USS WM. B. PRESTON Circa 1910. Epaulettes for a lieutentant sword belt with hangers
• George Washington DS George
  George Washington DS George Washington (1732-1799). Partially printed document oblong octavo signed Go. Washington ?as Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Headquarters April 1783. A military discharge for Lieutenant Robert Line Invalid regiment in which Washington certifies that Line is discharged from service on account of a broken leg. Countersigned by Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Military Secretary and Jonathan Pugh Adjutant. Accompanied by Charles Hamilton Autographs Inc. letter of authenticity dated June 21 1957. ? Condition: Heavy wear to document; with separation along folds; some loss to "G" as a result to loss at fold; scattered staining to document.?
• Cased group to include a US Army
  Cased group to include a US Army Legion of Merit medal Chief Commander breast star Commander's necklet and Officer's breast badge. Case 12"x8.25"
• Philip Sage (American, New Orleans,
  Philip Sage (American, New Orleans, Born 1942) \"Commander\'s Palace\", limited edition hand-colored etching 4/250, image 6-3/4\" x 9\". pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated: \"Sage \'99\" lower margin. Glazed, double matted and presented in a carved giltwood frame.
• FIVE (5) CDVS OF HIGH-RANKING
  FIVE (5) CDVS OF HIGH-RANKING FEDERAL NAVAL OFFICERS To include: "Officers of Our Navy, 1861" by C. Buttre, New York; Commodore Wilkes photograph CDV by C. D. Fredericks, New York; Commodore Wilkes engraving, no backmark; Commodore Foote, two CDVs, one a Brady photograph by E. Anthony of NY, the second an engraving published by J. R. Walsh; Commodore Farragut, no backmark,
• Military Order of Foreign Wars past
  Military Order of Foreign Wars past commander's medal Pennsylvania 1967-1969 enameled gilt with striped grosgrain ribbon. Medal 2"h.
• Book ''Battles & Commanders of
  Book ''Battles & Commanders of the Civil War'' published in 1907 edited by General Marcus Wright of War Department great illustrations.
• Naval Interest: A presentation
  Naval Interest: A presentation plaque with easel back applied with an anchor above a scroll inscribed 'Pakistan' and a small plaque 'To Commodore C S B Swinley DSO. DSC from Commander-In-Chief R.P.N and Staff Officers, Naval Headquarters in Relinquishing Appointment of Chief of Staff, Karachi November 1953' 27cm x 20cm and a Christening spoon for Caspar William Carnegie Swinley, May 2nd 1931, Baptised on H.M.S Repulse
• Set of eleven Wilkinson
  Set of eleven Wilkinson commemorative Toby Jugs of the Allied Commanders of WWI, including Marshall Foch, President Woodrow Wilson, General Botha, Lord French, General Joffre, H.M. King George V, Lord Kitchner, Admiral Beatty, Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George, Admiral Jelicoe, and Field Marshal Haig, circa 1915-1920; each in good condition; the largest H 12" x W 5 3/4" x D 7" (approx.)Provenance: Private Collection, Palos Verdes Estates, California
• Medal: Commander of The Royal
  Medal: Commander of The Royal Victorian Order with ribbons numbered 1144. In fitted ''Collingwood'' box.
• Don Troiani (American, b.1949)
  Don Troiani (American, b.1949) study for "Battery Commander 1863" Civil War scene, mounted Union officer in forage cap oversees field artillery while war weary dappled steed kicks at flies, painstaking detail, oil on board; 11" x 8 1/2"; signed lower right. Good condition.
• "The Battles of America by Sea
  "The Battles of America by Sea and Land with Biographies of Naval and Military Commanders" by Robert Tomes, M.D.; New York: Patterson & Nielson, 1878. Illustrated with numerous steel engravings. Good condition; covers of volumes 2 and 3 loose.
• UNIFORM WORN BY LIEUTENANT
  UNIFORM WORN BY LIEUTENANT COMMANDER VICTOR MEANS United StatesC. 1890sA dark blue blue broadcloth cap with an embroidered navy insignia on the front, gold metallic tape chinstrap with navy buttons, a black Japanned bound edge visor, a black silk liner marked "WM.H. HORSTMAN COMPANY/TRADE MARK/PHILADELPHIA" in silver, a brown leather sweatband; and a navy officer's coatee made from dark blue broadcloth, with gold metallic braid on the collar and cuffs, English-made navy buttons, and a white lining. Note: Tunic and cap worn by Lieutenant Commander Victor Clay Barranger Means (1860-1914), Surgeon on the U.S.S. Maine when blown up in Havana Harbor in February 1898. According to military registers, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1884. He is listed on the federal census in San Francisco, California in 1900.
• U.S. Navy officer's presentation
  U.S. Navy officer's presentation sword World War II model. 38.5"l.
• Circle of Daniel Mytens the Younger
  Circle of Daniel Mytens the Younger Military Commander on a Rearing Horse Estimate:$5,000-$7,000
• English School circa 1800 Admiral
  English School circa 1800 Admiral Sir Charles Ekins K.C. (1768-1855) profile to the left his hair en queue wearing a plumed hat coat and frilled shirt silhouette painted on card 9.5cm x 8cm (3.75" x 3.25") in a gilt metal mounted black painted oval frame Typed label on the reverse: Admiral Sir Charles Ekins Commanded HMS Super at the bombardment of Algiers in the expedition of Lord Exmouth against the Slave Trade on 27th of August 1816 Sir Charles was severely wounded in one leg but lived to a good old age
• U.S. World War II Naval officer's
  U.S. World War II Naval officer's service record photographs of South Pacific natives etc.
• Commodore Sir James L. Yeo to
  Commodore Sir James L. Yeo to Captain Alexander Dobbs 22nd August 1814 written onboard the H. M. S. Prince Regent at Kingston by J. W. Mallard secretary to Commodore Sir James L. Yeo informing that he ?does not wish the Seamen and Marines under your command to be employed in any general attack of the army unless under very particular circumstances.??T on watermarked laid paper 9.1" (height) 23cm (height) 14.75" (width) 37.5cm (width)
• COLLECTION OF THREE COMPOSITE
  COLLECTION OF THREE COMPOSITE CDVS AND FOURTEEN GENERAL OFFICER CDVS Robert Anderson; Nathaniel Banks; Q. A. Gilmore; J. S. Hadsworth (?) ; S. P. Heintzelman; A. A. Humphries; E.D. Keyes; Nathaniel Lyons; Irvin McDowell; George B. McLellan; John Pope; George Sykes; O.B. Wilcox; Rear Admiral Charles Wilke, plus two composite images of Union leaders and one composite of theatrical ladies.
• TWO MILITARY OFFICER'S CAPSTwo
  TWO MILITARY OFFICER'S CAPSTwo Military Officer's Caps,
• MEZZOTINT OF COMMANDER ESEK HOPKINS
  MEZZOTINT OF COMMANDER ESEK HOPKINS AND CHARLES LEE ENGRAVING: RARE American revolution mezzotint of the first admiral of the American navy, 8 1/2'' x 6'' with margins each, under one frame, 11'' x 14 1/4''.CONDITION: Laid down with scattered foxing, tear with missing paper in the Lee print, right margin.
• MINIATURE: MILITARY MAN,
  MINIATURE: MILITARY MAN, DEPICTING ENGLISH OFFICER, POSSIBLY A CAPTAIN IN NAPOLEONIC WAR, RECTANGULAR SUPPORT, RED JACKET WITH STAND...MINIATURE: Military man, depicting English officer, possibly a Captain in Napoleonic War, rectangular support, red jacket with standing blue collar, gold trim and epaulets, some loss to color on breast below collar, ink inscription on paper "Maj. King", likely ivory in ebonized wood frame, floral ring, metal bezel, ss: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Commander Alexander Dobbs to
  Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James L. Yeo 17th August 1814 report written at the ??~Head Quarters before Fort Erie??T four days after the Seige of the Fort: ?the forty Seamen [were so anxious] to join us that they actually marched from Fort George to this place in one day a distance of 32 miles requesting the officers not to stop them on the road? ?General Drummond having determined to attack Fort Erie and having expressed a wish for the assistance of the (navy) instantly offered to lead them on the assault...we were soon in the thick of it I was knocked down close to the Fort...the brave men...never left ??~till an explosion...drove all out..our loss has been very severe...I fear a number of the [missing] were blown up??T. on laid paper watermark dated 1813 12.8" (height) 32.5cm (height) 16" (width) 40.6cm (width)