Americana Exceptional Auction
Lot 285:
Description
Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, “the Father of the Green Berets,” was well known to have been an artist. Perhaps his most famous piece of art was his 1941 design of the U.S. Army Parachutist badge (“Jump Wings”) and its later manifestations, which were approved in 1941 by the Department of War. In his later years, Yarborough began painting (one of his original paintings is in today’s sale), but he also doodled frequently. This is a letter-size folder with several of his doodles on it, presumed to have been executed during a meeting, as a single note appears at the top: “need field notes and articles.” Unconditionally guaranteed to be original work by LTG Yarborough, without reservation or time limit. Provenance: Consigned by a long-time personal friend of General Yarborough, one who delivered a eulogy at the general’s 2005 funeral. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping.
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