Commander in chief of the French Army, 1914–16; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Fountain pen signature, “J. Joffre,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with an original 1918 bronze medal commemorating the French troops in World War I by J. P. Legastelois, to an overall size of 7 x 9.5. In fine condition, with a date notation of December 29, 1925 written in another hand along bottom. R&R COA.
