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Phillipe Petain

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Phillipe Petain

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Auction Date:2010 Nov 10 @ 19:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
French general who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealings with the enemy while head of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Signal Corps photo of Petain at an Awards Ceremony wearing the American Distinguished Service Medal, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French to General J. Hagood and dated December 22, 1920, and signed “Ph. Petain.” Light vertical rippling, a few edge creases, as well as uniform light toning to borders, otherwise fine condition. Johnson Hagood (1873–1948) was commissioned in the artillery, and served in France in World War I, where he created the Services of Supply. His decorations include include the Distinguished Service Medal and Commander of the Légion d'honneur.