Émile Marchais was born in Haute-Vienne on 9 November 1899. After studying law, he began his senior civil service career in the office of the Prefect of the Ardennes, later serving in Blois, Châteaudun and Langres. Under the Vichy government he was appointed Sub-Prefect of Alès and then Montluçon. In September 1943 he became Prefect of the Aude département. Although less zealous than his predecessor, he nevertheless did not attempt to obstruct the punitive operations of the Milice. In May 1944 he complied with the orders of Joseph Darnand, Secretary General for the Maintenance of Order, to arr Ce lot appartient à la catégorie Objets d'art & Curiosités. Son estimation se situe entre 300 et 400 €. Présenté par Militaria Auctions à Grez-Doiceau. 4 photos disponibles.