Laurence Strong

Thank you Paul.

How prevalent would that have been?

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Nobody?

I am wondering how this worked out. The man was a Polish mechanic serving with - apparently - 164 Sqn which were Argentinian volunteers.

Did this happen? Were people seconded out like that?

All help appreciated.

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Sweet 

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Interesting Where did you find it?

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15 hours ago, Dragomir said:

The second one is Iraqi, I think.

Dragomir

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishan-e-Pakistan

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Short of tracing the members service number and name, I feel it would be hard to place a Regiment to it.

I feel this was a "sweetheart' gift....though the inclusion of the service number is unusual.....

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Hello Duncan

Welcome to the forum

I have never seen one with the swivel mount either. I do believe that the solid suspension is the "official" issue.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of those.....the Manipur clasps that is..

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The front is an enamel "Sweetheart" type version of the RCAC badge used during the Second World War; it was generally used as a cap badge for those soldiers in training not yet assigned to a specific regiment.

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He is wearing what appears to be a Feldmutze which was initially issued in 1943 , and is showing the Heer eagle on his helmet. In 1940 the red, white, and black national colors decal was ordered removed from existing helmets. On August 28th of 1943 an order was issued to no longer apply decals to helmets.......

Just my 2¢

Something to look at; the goggles, are they old or new?........

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Those are awesome. I just love how vivid the colors are and how it all "pops' out.

Superb work.

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IIRC those pre date to 1935.........

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Nice rare one Larry.

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Might be this. I am not all that "up" on French medals....

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordre_national_du_Mérite_(France

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Hi

It's not showing up in my Scott Catalogue of postage stamps......

Still looking

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Thanks that helps

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Hello

Welcome to the forum.

Could we get large pictures of the individual stamp?

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Unless I am mistaken you have a 4th class and a 3rd class Golden Kite

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Are you looking for some particular information?

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Check this out:

http://archive.is/OzuGK

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As there is no part of the chevroned soutache closing the bottom of the board, his rank is Watchmeister.

http://www.uniforminsignia.org/?option=com_insigniasearch&Itemid=53&result=568

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And his response after seeing the photo's

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Yes, he is an officer of the revolutionary forces of the 90's . It seems to be a heap of feathers on his hat, that was common in that time. He may be from land or sea service, if he has anchors on the collar dog or buttons it would be clear. The sword is typical for the 1790's. Straight one for an infantry or naval officer, not heavy enough for Dragoons or heavy cavalry and not curved for light.

So a naval captain or an infantry staff officer. He lacks the laurel worn by generals and higher staff so no high brass.

He has no tricolour rosette at the head. I'm not sure about the one he wears, the device in centre looks like a silver star? May be an Italian serving as ally?

 

Hope that helps a little bit

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Been talking with a very knowledgeable German fella on a modeling forum and his response - before seeing photo's - is below.

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It sounds like a revolutionary time one, around 1794 stovepipes and other hats with a tricolor slung around or a band had been common. Worn with standard blue French uniform

The Paris National guard was the most prominent unit wearing that style. On champ der mar even ladies wore such dress, training with pikes. A famous contemporary print show that.

 

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Karsten[/quote]