French general (1856-1951) 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 3.25 x 5 postcard photo featuring France's heroic World War I marshals, signed in fountain pen, "Ph. Petain, 25 Septembre 1919." In fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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