United States Army desk flag for an Adjutant General that is attributed to 4-Star General Bruce C. Clarke. General Clarke had an extremely expansive career lasting an impressive 45 years serving in WWI, WWII and the Korean War. Clarke dropped out of high school to enlist as a private in the Army in 1917 serving in the Coastal Artillery Corps. Upon returning stateside he completed his high school education and eventually graduated from West Point in the class of 1925. During WWII Clarke commanded the Combat Command A, 4th Armored Division, Third Army while Patton was General serving in the Battle of Arracourt in the summer of 1944. Later that year in winter Clarke led the relief of St. Vith during the now famous Battle of the Bulge. During the Korean War Clarke was commander of the 1st Corps then later Tenth Corps. Clarke in later career served in many command and training capacities most notably Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, Europe from 1960-1962.
The flag itself in great condition with no holes or major discolorations minus a single black mark on one of the small stars and slight yellowing from age. The flag is constructed of single sheet of fabric folded in half and stitched with a pole hem. The flag is approximately 26.5”x17.5” and features an older chain stitching embroidery most likely of Belgium origin that makes this very flag unique.