1958 Press Photo Ex-Swedish Consul Nordling Made Honorary Of Paris

Nordling made Honorary of Paris - he saved France's Capital from destruction during the war: M. Nordling, ex-Swedish Consul to Paris, who prevailed upon the Germans not to destroy Paris as they were retreating in August 1944, was made honorary citizen of the Capital during a ceremony held at the Town Hall today. Photo shows M. Nordling (left) holding the diploma handed to him by M. Vigier (right) Chairman of the Paris Municipal Council.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1958.

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