Lot 718
Archive of World War II Generals and Admirals. Archive of over eighty letters from more than fifty World War II Generals and Admirals. Most are one page, typed and hand-written, many of which include their original transmittal envelopes, often free franked. Each is addressed to Mr. Charles "Clover Charlie" French. Highlights include letters from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, General Vandergrift, General Clement, General Hap Arnold, General A.M. Patch, and General Carl Spatz, covering both European and Pacific theaters as well as North Africa and Asia. Conditions vary, but certainly an interesting comprehensive lot.
Amassed by one Mr. Charles French, an obvious collector of militaria, this grouping of World War II ephemera is a collection of responses prompted by Mr. French. In order to boost the spirits of the various military men, French had sent letters to the soldiers, enclosing a small four-leaf clover, for good luck. In gratitude, each responded thanking him for the charms, occasionally adding interesting details.
Estimated Value $500 - 800.
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| Realized $690 |
