Irish Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Edited January 21, 2012 by Irish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Are the second from right maybe musician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubagne98 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Chris, the extra chevrons of the musicians are as wide as the rank chevrons and the design is another. It looks more than the aspirant cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubagne98 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 here is the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubagne98 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 well, next try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 The thin looped cord is rather an "elève-officier" insignia. This would be a cadet at officer-candidate school who would become an aspirant after graduation. An aspirant becomes a Sous-Lieutenant after 6 months services. Then, and only then, is the candidate considered to be fully an officer. Regards Veteran P.S. Sorry about the very first rank insignia shown, I don't think I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Is just me or do the French shoulder rank insignia seem pretty complicated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Basically the system is quite simple. But a lot of variety appears in the traditionnal colours which change from one type of regiment or service to an other. Those are known as "couleurs de traditions". Over the last decades further information has been added such as length of services and a variety of special capacities. Lots of people don't understand them, and you just ask... Regards Veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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