George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

PATTON, George S.

$12,500.00

Item Number: 145055

Rare black-and-white photograph of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, inscribed by him to General Royal B. Lord. Black-and-white matte-finish photograph of Lieutenant General Patton in his military uniform. Inscribed by Patton on the lower portion of the photograph, “To Gen. R.B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.” The recipient, General Royal B. Lord was appointed Chief of Staff of S.O.S ‘Service of Supply’ and Communications following the invasion of Normandy. Headquartered in Paris, his duty was to procure and distribute supplies, equipment, and armament for the European Theater. As the war progressed, General Lord was reassigned to Reims, France, where he took over procurement, supplies, communication, equipment, and armament for Southern France, which included supplying General Patton‘s 3rd Army and the 7th Army as they moved north toward Germany. General Patton was gratefully indebted to Lord for moving supplies, equipment, and armament to the front. General Lord initiated the ‘Red Ball Express’ to equip General Patton for his aggressive movement through Southern France and Czechoslovakia. General Lord also supplied the British and French forces in his sector, and would later be present at the signing of the German surrender in Reims, France. In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The photograph measures 7.25 by 9.25 inches. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 13.75 inches. An exceptional association.

Highly esteemed and controversial American military officer George Smith Patton Jr. rose to prominence for his leadership during World War II. Graduating from West Point in 1909, he distinguished himself in World War I and later played pivotal roles in the Allied invasions of North Africa and Sicily, as well as the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. Known for his aggressive and innovative military strategies, Patton's commanding style, coupled with his outspoken personality and belief in destiny, made him both revered and criticized. Despite controversy, his legacy as one of America's greatest military leaders remains intact, his influence extending far beyond his death in 1945, leaving an indelible mark on military strategy and leadership.