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Lot #2176
George S. Patton Original 'Type I' Photograph

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Description

Original glossy 7.25 x 9 Associated Press photograph of Lieutenant General George S. Patton wearing his three-star helmet and a wool coat with binoculars hanging from his neck. The reverse of the photo bears an affixed caption sheet identifying the photo as an “Associated Press Photo from Signal Corps,” with brief below stating: “Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., who was recently arrived in Britain to assume new duties as one of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Chief Lieutenants for the invasion of Western Europe, speaks to troops in his new command, somewhere in the European Theatre of Operations.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type I' photograph.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Military and the Cold War
  • Dates: #684 - Ended May 18, 2023