Imposing World War II-era matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Lieutenant General Patton in his military uniform, with the brights of his eyes shaded by the brim of his three-star helmet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Gen. R. B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.” Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
After the invasion of Normandy, General Royal B. Lord was appointed Chief of Staff of S.O.S 'Service of Supply' and Communications. Headquartered in Paris, his duty was to procure and distribute supplies, equipment, and armament for the European Theater. As the war progressed, General Lord was reassigned to Reims, France, where he took over procurement, supplies, communication, equipment, and armament for Southern France, which included supplying General Patton's 3rd Army and the 7th Army as they moved north toward Germany. General Patton was gratefully indebted to Lord for moving supplies, equipment, and armament to the front. General Lord initiated the 'Red Ball Express' to equip General Patton for his aggressive movement through Southern France and Czechoslovakia. General Lord also supplied the British and French forces in his sector, and would later be present at the signing of the German surrender in Reims, France.
