General Matthew B. Ridgway Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY
Born: March 03, 1895 in Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia
Died: July 26, 1993 in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania
Ridgway (1895-1993) planned and executed the U.S. Army's first airborne assault (in Sicily) during World War II. He parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. When he took command of the Eighth Army in Korea in December 1950, he moved immediately to revitalize the seriously demoralized Army, which had been forced to retreat after the entry of Chinese Communist forces into the conflict. He succeeded so well that by late January 1951, the Eighth Army took the offensive again. He replaced General MacArthur as Allied Commander of the U.N. forces in the Far East after MacArthur was recalled by President Truman in April 1951 (for publicly questioned Truman's strategy). Ridgway succeeded Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe in 1952 and was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Here Ridgway eloquently defines the stakes in Korea. In retrospect, it seems ironic that Ridgway also invokes MacArthur's name to support the view that orders should never be questioned, since MacArthur was soon to be removed from command for doing just that.
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 313061Card signed by Matthew B. Ridgway includes the inscription, "Autographed with pleasure for Joel W. Coelbaugh/ M.B. Ridgway", dated April 28. Ridgway served as a general in the U.S. Army and played key roles in World War II and the Korean War.Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 06/03/1979 - HFSID 157353Photograph of Matthew B. Ridgway in his field uniform, taken July 20, 1952. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best Wishes to/Alan Steiu/03June79/M.B. Ridgway". Ridgway was a prominent military leader during WWII and the Korean War.
Price: $500.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172378Photograph of Matthew B. Ridgway in his field uniform, taken July 20, 1952, is signed with "M. B. Ridgway". This U.S. Army publicity image features a typed caption affixed to the verso, highlighting Ridgway's significant military career.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 100504Photograph of Matthew B. Ridgway in a dress white uniform, signed "M.B. Ridgway". Ridgway held significant military positions during World War II and the Korean War, including replacing General MacArthur as Allied Commander in 1951.
Price: $360.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1982 - HFSID 33225Envelope signed by Matthew B. Ridgway includes his last name on the back flap. Postmarked from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 29, 1982, it has a typed address to a collector in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 191753First Day Cover signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, stating "M.B. Ridgway/General, U.S. Army/Retired". It honors General Douglas MacArthur, postmarked January 26, 1971, with a 6-cent stamp and a cachet captioned: "Honoring General MacArthur. Supreme Commander Allied Forces."
Price: $240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 317489First Day Cover signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, stating "Matthew Ridgway, General US Army", honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt. Postmarked Washington, D.C., February 28, 1968, with a 6-cent stamp. Ridgway served as a prominent World War II general and Army Chief of Staff.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 343719First Day Cover signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, displaying the inscription "M.B. Ridgway/General, U.S. Army". It honors John J. Pershing, is postmarked New York City on November 17, 1961, and includes an 8-cent stamp.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 1369Typed manuscript titled Meeting with the Russians signed by Matthew B. Ridgway as "M.B. Ridgway" on the last page. The manuscript consists of five pages and outlines Ridgway's military achievements, including his role in the Korean armistice talks.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED - HFSID 146640Special cover signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, reading "M. B. Ridgway/General, US Army, Rtd", commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the US Air Force on "Freedom's Frontier", Kwang Ju AB, Korea, postmarked September 18, 1972.
Price: $240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED - HFSID 276588Air mail envelope signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, with the inscription "M. B. Ridgway, General, US Army". Postmarked aboard the U.S.S. Calvert in 1954, it includes 3-cent stamps and a cachet depicting the ship, titled "Passage to Freedom".
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/12/1979 - HFSID 284159Typed letter signed by Matthew Ridgway, dated January 12, 1979, recommending his books SOLDIER and THE KOREAN WAR. Signed as "M. B. Ridgway", the letter includes original typed envelope and is addressed to Ben B. Braude.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/16/1982 - HFSID 278505Typed letter signed by Matthew Bunker Ridgway, written on personalized stationery in 1982, discusses his most important military decision. Ridgway emphasizes his aim to "strive to be the best leader of men in combat in our Army, that I could possibly be".
Price: $1,100.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/09/1949 - HFSID 172984Typed letter signed by Mathew B. Ridgway, dated December 9, 1949, on Department of the Army stationary, addressing Mr. Eddie Sousa. Ridgway expresses pleasure in complying with a request for his autographed photograph, which is not included.
Price: $380.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED LETTER TWICE SIGNED 09/20/1985 - HFSID 155779Typed letter signed by Matthew Ridgway, dated September 20, 1985, discussing Soviet ambitions. It includes an initialed postscript and provides a detailed response to a query about world domination. Ridgway is noted for his military leadership during WWII and the Korean War.
Price: $1,400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 35278Card signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, dated June 26, 1982, addressed to Karin Gallagher. It includes the typed note "M.B. Ridgway" and mentions his military service and positions held, such as General and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
Price: $220.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 03/04/1974 - HFSID 216390Typed note signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, stating that an anecdote can be found in his book Soldier, is dated March 4, 1974. The note is written on personalized stationery and includes a reference to his military career.
Price: $280.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 03/05 - HFSID 156083Postcard signed by Matthew B. Ridgway includes a typed note reading, "Autographed for S. Lloyd" along with his signature and title, "General, United States Army." The item is dated March 5 in Tokyo, Japan.
Price: $220.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 04/14/1971 - HFSID 276587Letter. Signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, it expresses regret about not having photographs available. Dated April 14, 1971, it is on a memo sheet imprinted "From the desk of/M. B. Ridgway," addressed to an unknown recipient.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 165889Typescript signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, reading "M.B. Ridgway/General, U.S. Army/Rtd", contains the text of General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Order of the Day from June 6, 1944, related to the D-Day invasion.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 169064Signed statement by Matthew Ridgway, expressing views on military deterrence against the Soviet Union, includes criticism of the Eisenhower administration's policies. It is typed and signed as "M. B. Ridgway", reflecting his concerns post-retirement.
Price: $400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 169065Typescript signed by Matthew Ridgway, featuring his insights on cease-fire talks in Korea. Signed as "M. B. Ridgway", it includes a detailed account of military strategy and experiences during the Korean War and his leadership roles.
Price: $400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 46926Typescript signed by Matthew B. Ridgway as Commander of the Eighth Army in Korea, dated January 11, 1951. Signed as "M.B. Ridgway", it includes his letter to General Chung II Kwon discussing military cooperation and objectives.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 07/10/1987 - HFSID 156061Typescript signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, bearing the inscription "M.B. Ridgway/10 Jul 87/General, U.S. Army/Retired". It contains the text of the U.S. Declaration of War on Japan, originally dated December 8, 1941, highlighting Ridgway's military achievements.
Price: $400.00
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GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1950 - HFSID 177949Typescript signed by Matthew B. Ridgway, titled "Text of Eighth Army General Order, Assuming Command/26 December 1950". Signed as "M.B. Ridgway", it discusses his responsibilities and commitment to the Eighth Army following General Walker's death during the Korean War.
Price: $400.00
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ROBERT A. LOVETT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 289913Photograph signed by "Omar N. Bradley", "M. B. Ridgway", "Robert A. Lovett", depicting the three military leaders in serious discussion. Each had a significant role in advising President Truman during the Korean War, contributing to US defense policy.
Price: $1,600.00
