Union Navy Vice Admiral STEPHEN C. ROWAN Signed Cut PSA 8 - Rare Civil War Auto

Title: Admiral Stephen C. Rowan Signed Cut – “Vice Admiral U.S. Navy” – PSA/DNA Certified, NM-MT 8

Description:
Presented here is a bold and crisply signed cut autograph of Stephen C. Rowan, inscribed:
"S.C. Rowan / Vice Admiral / U.S. Navy"
The signature is penned in a deep black ink on light card stock and remains highly legible and well-centered. The item is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, receiving a Near Mint-Mint 8 auto grade, attesting to the quality and preservation of the signature.

Historical Context:
Vice Admiral Stephen Clegg Rowan (1808–1890) was a distinguished officer in the United States Navy whose career spanned the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, and into the postwar period of naval modernization. He played a critical role in early Union naval operations, including the capture of New Bern, North Carolina, and commanded blockading squadrons in the South Atlantic. He was one of the few naval officers to achieve the rank of Vice Admiral, a position held by only a select group of 19th-century naval leaders. Rowan's service and leadership left a lasting mark on U.S. naval history, and the USS Rowan was later named in his honor.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This cut signature has been certified by PSA/DNA and securely encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder. The label reads:
"CUT – STEPHEN C. ROWAN – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTO GRADE NM-MT 8"
Certification number: 85481288

Closing Appeal:
This is a superb artifact from one of the U.S. Navy's most respected 19th-century admirals. Rowan’s signature, paired with his formal naval title, makes this cut a valuable piece for collectors of Civil War naval history, military autographs, or early U.S. Navy leadership memorabilia. The PSA NM-MT 8 grade ensures investment-level quality.