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 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Petain on horseback, signed in fountain pen, “Mal Petain,” adding a line in French at the top which translates to “Entry into Metz November 19, 1918.” Scattered creases to lower portion of image and a bit of light silvering to darker areas of background, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
