George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

Rare black-and-white photograph of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, inscribed by him to General Royal B. Lord. Black-and-white matte-finish photograph of Lieutenant General Patton in his military uniform. Inscribed by Patton on the lower portion of the photograph, "To Gen. R.B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen." The recipient, General Royal B. Lord was appointed Chief of Staff of S.O.S 'Service of Supply' and Communications following the invasion of Normandy. 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. In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The photograph measures 7.25 by 9.25 inches. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 13.75 inches. An exceptional association.