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THBc 1927 USS Constitution Old Ironsides, Plaque presented to Leo Cotton by Rear Admiral Philip Andrews
Lot 115
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USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" Custom Presentation Plaque Display to Leo Cotton From Rear Admiral Philip Andrews who was Commandant of the Boston Navy Yard
The USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides" Plaque presented to Leo Cotton by Rear Admiral Philip Andrews was a United States Navy officer during World War I. Andrews's last active duty assignment was as Commandant of the First Naval District and the Boston Navy Yard from October, 1925 until his retirement for age (with the rank of Rear Admiral on 31 March, 1930, Very Fine.
A very special Wooden Plaque in the shape of a Heraldic Shield with several authentic Commemorative Display items the attached Brass plaque reading:
" Presented To - LEO COTTON - Spike & Anchor On Shield is Actual Metal Salvaged From the Original U.S. Frigate Constitution - By Rear Admiral Philip Andrews USN."
This would have been items salvaged during the 1927 Renovation of the USS Constitution performed at the Navy Yard at Boston. Rear Admiral Philip Andrews (March 30, 1866 " December 18, 1935) was Commandant of the First Naval District and the Boston Navy Yard until his retirement in June 1930.
We do not know the special relationship to Mr. Leo Cotton. The wood plaque measures about 7" tall x 5" wide with an original thick heavy Iron Spike removed from the ship measuring 8.25" long attached below. There is a 1" diameter rough Copper metal plug (the original Copper likely acquired from Paul Revere at Boston in the c. 1794-97 during construction) adhered at the right edge to a large 2.5" diameter brass medallion displaying the USS Constitution and her service, at top center presentation. Overall measuring about 9" tall x 8" wide, currently housed in a Riker mount for display.
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Rear Admiral Philip Andrews (March 30, 1866 " December 18, 1935) was a distinguished United States Navy officer who served during the Philippine-American War and World War I, eventually reaching the rank of Vice Admiral temporarily. He retired as a permanent Rear Admiral in 1930.
Andrews graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1886. His early commands included the armed tug USS Wompatuck during the Philippine-American War and navigator on the battleship USS Kansas during the Great White Fleet's world cruise. He served as the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation from 1912 to 1913. During World War I, he commanded the battleship USS Mississippi and later the U.S. Naval Base in Cardiff, Wales.
After the war, he commanded U.S. Naval Forces in the Eastern Mediterranean, for which the city council of Split, Croatia, later awarded him honorary citizenship for his services in the difficult post-war days. Promoted to temporary Vice Admiral, he served as Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Europe from 1923 to 1925.
His final active duty assignment was as Commandant of the First Naval District and the Boston Navy Yard until his retirement in June 1930. Philip Andrews died in San Diego, California, in 1935 and was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Andrews was decorated with the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his exceptionally meritorious service during World War I. He also received the Spanish Campaign Medal, Philippine Campaign Medal, and the World War I Victory Medal, among others.
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