[CANADA]: McNAUGHTON ANDREW (1887-1966) Canadian General of World War II, GOC Canadian Corps 1940-41, GOC First ...

[CANADA]: McNAUGHTON ANDREW (1887-1966) Canadian General of World War II, GOC Canadian Corps 1940-41, GOC First Canadian Army 1942-43 and later Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations 1948-49. A World War II date Canadian Red Ensign (measuring 72.5 x 35'') with a red field featuring the Royal Union Flag in the canton, defaced with the shield portion of the coat of arms of Canada, with the manufacturers label of J. J. Turner & Sons, Peterborough, Ontario, stitched to the hoist, signed by McNaughton in black ink with his name alone to the upper edge of the hoist. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Major R. B. McDougall, Personal Assistant to McNaughton, one page, 4to, Headquarters, First Canadian Army, 20th January 1944, to the Grimsby & District United Youth Group, sending thanks on behalf of McNaughton for their good wishes and continuing to state that McNaughton 'regrets very much that the ensigns have taken so long in coming from Canada, and wishes me to tell you that he intends to take this matter up personally when he returns' and further adding 'After he has obtained and autographed the flags, they will be forwarded to you through Canadian Military Headquarters, London'. Also including a partially printed oblong 4to card stating that McNaughton personally signed the flag and that it was presented to the United Nations Senior Youth Federation and that 'to the gracious courtesy of the distinguished donor of this historic and priceless gift must ever be extended the deep and sincere gratitude and thanks of all'. Rare. Some age wear, otherwise VG, 3