Joe Foss Signed Cut Signature (PSA) WWII USMC Ace & Medal of Honor Recipient

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII U.S. Marine Corps Ace & Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph J. Foss – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Offered for auction is an exceptional and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Brigadier General Joseph J. Foss**, **World War II U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Ace** and **Medal of Honor recipient**. The autograph is executed in **pencil** and is **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring both its authenticity and long-term preservation.

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### **Biography of Joseph J. Foss**

**Joseph Jacob Foss** (1915–2003) was one of the most celebrated American fighter aces of World War II and a legendary figure in United States Marine Corps aviation history. Foss became the **top Marine Corps ace of WWII**, credited with **26 confirmed aerial victories** while flying the **F4F Wildcat** with Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-121 during the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Solomon Islands.

His boldness in combat earned him the nickname **“America’s Ace of Aces”**, and he was often compared to Eddie Rickenbacker, the top U.S. ace of World War I. Foss later served as a flight instructor and combat pilot in other theaters of the war before transitioning into civilian life where he continued to serve the public as a **Governor of South Dakota**, **first Commissioner of the American Football League**, and later as **President of the National Rifle Association**.

In recognition of his gallantry and leadership in aerial combat, Foss was awarded the **Medal of Honor**—America’s highest military decoration.

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### **Medal of Honor Citation:**

**For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty as Executive Officer of a Marine Fighting Squadron in the Solomon Islands area. Engaging in almost daily combat with the enemy from 9 October to 19 November 1942, he personally shot down 23 Japanese planes and damaged others so severely that their destruction was extremely probable. On one occasion, he engaged eight hostile fighters, downed two and dispersed the rest. His daring and skill have been an inspiration to his squadron and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.**

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Joseph J. Foss

- **Autograph**: Hand signed in **pencil**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Dimensions**: Standard cut signature size, professionally preserved for display or archival

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### **Summary:**

This encapsulated, pencil-signed cut signature by **Brigadier General Joseph Foss** represents a rare and invaluable collectible from one of America's most distinguished WWII fighter aces. With 26 confirmed kills, a Medal of Honor, and a postwar career spanning politics and sports, Foss remains a towering figure in both military and American history.

A prized acquisition for collectors of **Medal of Honor autographs**, **WWII aviation memorabilia**, or **U.S. Marine Corps history**.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.