Fidel Castro’s Personal Signed 26th of July Movement Armband

He writes in dark ink, translated: “How many people will remember this moment? January 1, 1959 Fidel”.

January 1, 1959 was the day after Castro had successfully overthrown the Cuban dictator Batista.

The 26th of July Movement was the Cuban revolutionary group and political party headed by Fidel Castro. The name marks the group’s 26th July, 1953 failed attempt to overthrow Batista.

A historic, period piece from Fidel Castro.

26th of July Movement armbands are hugely rare. One owned by Castro, let alone signed by him, is likely unique today.

Acquired by the previous owner at the estate sale of Fidel Castro's mistress Natty Revuelta Clews, between December 2015 and July 2016.

The previous owner is British businessman Mr Gary Shannon, who knew the Castro family and their associates for 20+ years from circa 2000. Mr Shannon helped provide technology and communications infrastructure to Cuba.