Winter 2026 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 242:
Description
WWII 1944 5th Army Lt. General Mark Clark Signed Letter & Patches. Letter from General Mark Clark to the recipient who requested Italian coins from Clark. Instead, Clark sent (2) 5th Army Patches. Also, the envelope is censored by Clark. Overall, excellent condition. Information found on the internet: Mark Clark was an American general during WW II and the Korean War and was the youngest lieutenant general in the U.S. Army. During WWI, he commanded a company of soldiers in 1917 and was seriously wounded by shrapnel. After the war, Clark’s abilities were noticed by General George Marshall. During WWII, he was the USAs Commander in Italy. Clark became the youngest American to be promoted to general in 1945. General Dwight D. Eisenhower considered him a brilliant staff officer and trainer. After hostilities ended in Europe, Clark assumed command of U.S. troops in Austria before returning home to command the 6th Army and later the army field forces. In May 1952, during the Korean War, he was given command of all United Nations troops in Korea, holding that post until after an armistice was signed (July 1953); he retired from the army the same year.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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