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Here are 2 award documents and medals awarded to U.S. Army Officers in WW2, The first is to Colonel Karl B. Schilling who the commander of the U.S 9th Aviation Engineers which was attached to the 9th Air Force. The award document has what I assume is a facimilie signature of General Juin. The medal award ceremony was attended by a French Colonel who actually made the award. A photo of Col Schilling receiving this award is at the bottom. Gen Juin was not in attendance. Colonel Schilling had landed with his command on June 6th in Normandy.

Very nice group to a named Legionaire. Love the contemporary photos.

Can any of our members help in identifying the branch of service, and the time period of these cloth insignia. The shoulder straps are sewn together and appear to have never been worn. I had thought these pieces might be Colonial Infantry but was never able to confirm this. The bullion work is gold in color, the photo does not show this very well. thanks for any and all help

Thanks jkas. I need to post some newly acquired UN pieces. Work has kept me away for quite a while. Best John

Thanks Veteran. Does the shoulder loops "rank" match the rank shown on the overseas cap? It is possible the museum which this came from combined items for their display. The ribbon bar was in the pocket. I could see the outline of a previous ribbon bar on the chest which did not line up exactly with this bar. The lower sleeves have areas where the rank was worn at one time and than I assume moved to the shoulders.

Thanks Veteran. The hat was with it when I purchased it and assumed it went together. What can you tell by the service ribbons?. Where had this veteran served and time period?

Chris the Colonial Medal has the Extreme Orient bar. The WW2 ribbon has France and Liberation

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I have been away from the forum for a bit due to work load. I am posting again with a French Foreign Legion Uniform in my collection. This uniform was purchased from a museum closing here in the USA.

Here is what I think I know. The veteran was a memeber of the 13th Demi Brigade. Looks to be a WW2 era uniform worn after into early Indochina. It is named on the tailor tag in the pocket and initials that match have been sewn into the pants and jacket. The ribbon bar was in the upper pocket all else is as I received it. The name in the pocket is Capt B. Stelle Delle. Can any of our knowledgeable French and Legion Veterans help me in describing this veterans likely service and time served. Or does anyone recognize the name??? Hopefully this post will not be too picture heavy. Please correct any of the assumptions I have made. Thank You John

Great photos, Thanks for posting. hats off on the great identification work

Very interesting post, thank you.

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Well here are some PW related patches from Taiwan

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2011/post-10860-0-97568700-1305138429.jpg.

If anyone has additional comments or corrections these are always welcome.

Well here are some PW related patches from Taiwan

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2011/post-10860-0-97568700-1305138429.jpg.

If anyone has additional comments or corrections these are always welcome.

Thank You Veteran, it sounds like I was off a bit on my assumptions.