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For your consideration is this museum-quality Estate lot from the FIRST Female General in the Air Force, and the FIRST two-star female General in our Nations History. Much can be found about the long, illustrious life and career of Major General Jeannie M. Holm online, so I will only write in this description what is included in this once in a lifetime offering and allow you to research the historical importance of this collection. ALL of Major General Holm’s uniforms, medals, awards, and correspondence regarding her ground-breaking promotions is included in this sale. I’m hoping this lot makes its way into a museum or public space, but I also understand there may be an opportunity for someone to sell pieces individually to collectors. At this time, we would like to sell it all together. The Uniforms: All uniforms are in Immaculate condition. Each was dry-cleaned after its last use and stored in a smoke free home. There are no moth holes, marks, stains, etc. They are all pristine. Most pieces are marked, stamped, or embroidered with her name. One Complete Set of Service Mess Dress (pictured in the first photo). It includes the original stars/shoulder boards and miniature medals. Two sets of Dress Blues – Both include ribbons, and one includes Major General stars. Blue tops and bottoms (skirts) are included. I’m not sure if there should be white or light blue undershirts as a part of this uniform, or if it’s the same as the one used for the mess dress uniform. Also a point to note, this is the uniform she wore in all the iconic photos of her on the internet. One very rare, 1960’s Female dress white Formal Dinner blouse and jacket. I couldn’t find a ton of info online about these, but believe it was worn with the same long skirt as the Service Mess Dress, and that the shoulder boards are interchangeable with the uniform listed below. One very rare, 1950’s/1960’s Female Formal Dinner Dress Uniform. This comes with a full length skirt, and two-star shoulder boards. Medals and Awards: There are too many to list. Major General Holm’s Distinguished Service Medals and original signed certificate are present. There are several hundred of various letters of appreciation/congratulations from prominent civilians (most unresearched) all the way up to the Secretary of the Air Force. Approximately 50-75 of these signed letters are from fellow Air Force generals congratulating her on her promotion to one star and two star General. Other notable signed items are listed below. Signed Photo & Letter from Sheila E. Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force, dated 1994. Signed Photo and Letter from Deborah R. Lee, Assistant Secretary of Defense, dated 1994. Signed Honorary “Promotion” Letter to the rank of honorary Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force by CMS of the AF, Donald Harlow, 1971. Signed Proclamation by the Governor of Massachusettes, Michael Dukakis, 1987. Signed Certificate of Merit from the Commandant of the Coast Guard, J. Signed Public Service Award from the Commandant of the Coast Guard, P. Signed Photo from Elizabeth Dole. Undated, Signed Photo from Harold Brown, Secretary of the Air Force. Undated, Signed Photo from John McLucas, Secretary of the Air Force. Undated, Signed Photo from the President’s pilot, Ralph Albertazzie. Signed photo from the Second Director of the WAF, Colonel Mary Jo Shelley. Signed Photo from Olympic Gold Medalist, Micki King. Signed Photo of Air Force Chief of Staff David C. Signed Photo of Secretary of the Air Force, Townsend Hoopes. There are many, many others. Some are illegible and require further research by the lots new owner. There are many, many photos from the span of Major General Holm’s military career. Some are shown in the listing photos, many are not. There are several (approximately 50 total) speech scripts, newspaper articles, and book deal correspondences, and an original signed “Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces” reply to and from the commissioner, Robert T. Herres, and General Holm. General Holm’s original “General Officer Flag” is included and is pictured in several photos. It is in mint condition, but has wrinkles from decades of storage. This flag could be ironed by its new owner, and would display as new. Outside of the monetary value of several of the rare items in this collection, This is a very important part of the History of the United States Air Force, our Armed Forces, our Nation, and Womens equality. Few have done more for women’s equality than Major General Jeannie Holm. Sorry, no International sales. The item “HUGE Estate Lot / FIRST Female Air Force General Jeannie M. Holm Uniforms Medals” is in sale since Monday, May 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “tommy!” and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.