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. Ink signature and inscription, in French, and signed “Paris 12 fevrier 1932, Ph. Petain” on an off-white 10 x 7 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light foxing. RRAuction COA.
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