Major General Charles Heywood 2.5x5 card with an affixed clipped signature. The signature is in black ink and is in excellent condition. The card with the clipping affixed is in fair condition; "C Hays" is written on the front of the card in pencil, there is border wear, corner wear, discoloration, and the clipping is affixed by the right and left sides (loose in the middle).
This signature is from Major General Charles Heywood, who served as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps from 1891 to 1903. Heywood was a career Marine officer and became the first Commandant to hold the permanent rank of Major General. His tenure focused on professionalizing the Corps, improving training standards, and strengthening the Marines’ role within the U.S. military structure. He was widely respected for stabilizing the Marine Corps during a period of institutional transition at the turn of the 20th century. The “Major General Commandant” inscription aligns precisely with his official title during service.

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