Lot 883
Patton, George S., Jr (1885-1945) U.S. Army general who commanded the Seventh United States Army, and later, the Third United States Army, in the European Theater of World War II. Photo inscribed and signed, "To the Mighty Midgets, from G S Patton Jr.," in black ink at upper right, 11½ x 8¾", n.p., n.d. A period photo of Patton in unform, holding his leather crop. The photo has paper loss in top and bottom borders, two vertical cracks, one affecting Patton's right arm but the other not affecting the image and additional edge wear in upper left border. Some of these blemishes could be matted out; nevertheless, a wonderful photo of "Old Blood and Guts."
"The Mighty Midgets" was the nickname Patton gave the men from Company F of the 1303 General Service Engineer Regiment because he said that "he had never seen so many little men do such a big job."
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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