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ENCHERES COTE D'OPALE - DEBACKER & RICHMOND
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THREE PHOTOGRAPHS 8.5 x 14.5 cm (postcard size) 1967 -
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629
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THREE PHOTOGRAPHS 8.5 x 14.5 cm (postcard size) 1967 -
See original version (French)
Estimate €45
Voluntary lot
Description
THREE PHOTOGRAPHS 8.5 x 14.5 cm (postcard size) 1967 -
General de GAULLE - Presentation of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, in the main courtyard of Les Invalides, to Alfred Léon JACOBSON ( * ) :
- The General, close-up in profile, shaking hands with Félice Mr Jacobs in military uniform.
- Salute to the flag, the General seen from the front.
- The military parade, bird’s-eye view, captioned photograph, Col. Jacobsson & de Gaulle in the centre.
All three photographs bear the signature, on the reverse, of the ‘Establishment Cinématographique des Armées’ at Fort d’Ivry.
A.L. JACOBSON 1883–1976 - Engineer – Enlisted during the First World War for the duration of the conflict. Knight of the Legion of Honour (military distinction) in 1917 with four commendations, including two in the Army Order, plus the American ‘Distinguished Service Cross’.
Enlisted during the Second World War with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the defeat, he formed a resistance unit and took part in the fighting during the Liberation in 1944–45. For his service in the Second World War, he received three commendations in the Army Order and the American ‘Bronze Star Medal’. He was appointed Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour in 1947.
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About the sale
SALE OF COINS – BANKNOTES – MEDALS – PHALERISTICS – OLD PAPERS – POSTCARDS – MILITARIA
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Auction time
11/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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