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color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Aviation \u0026amp; Military History Autograph Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOffered is an authentic hand-signed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Birth of a Legend\"\u003c\/strong\u003e aviation print personally signed by \u003cstrong\u003eSaburo Sakai\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous fighter aces of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis striking artwork was created by renowned aviation artist \u003cstrong\u003eStan Stokes\u003c\/strong\u003e and celebrates the early combat career of one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's most respected aviators. The unframed print measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.5\" x 16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been hand signed by Saburo Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe print includes a \u003cstrong\u003ePSA\/DNA Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a corresponding \u003cstrong\u003ePSA\/DNA authentication label affixed directly to the print\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Hand signed by Saburo Sakai\u003cbr\u003e• \"Birth of a Legend\" artwork by Stan Stokes\u003cbr\u003e• Signed by one of Japan's highest-scoring fighter aces\u003cbr\u003e• Unframed print measures approximately 11.5\" x 16\"\u003cbr\u003e• PSA\/DNA authentication label affixed to the print\u003cbr\u003e• Includes PSA\/DNA Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e• Authentic hand-signed autograph\u003cbr\u003e• Not a reproduction, facsimile, autopen, or printed signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis item has been authenticated by \u003cstrong\u003ePSA\/DNA Authentication Services\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most recognized third-party authentication companies in the autograph industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe print includes a PSA\/DNA authentication label affixed directly to the artwork along with a matching PSA\/DNA Certificate of Authenticity. PSA\/DNA's authentication process is relied upon by collectors, dealers, auction houses, and investors throughout the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe PSA\/DNA certification helps provide collectors with additional confidence regarding the authenticity of the signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Saburo Sakai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaburo Sakai (1916-2000)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most respected fighter pilots of World War II and is widely regarded as Japan's most famous surviving ace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eServing with the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Navy Air Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sakai flew combat throughout the Pacific and China theaters and became one of Japan's highest-scoring fighter pilots. 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