France Identification possible?

[Komtur]

Can anybody help to identify this person?

Thanks and regards, Komtur.

[922F]

No, but plenty of French colonial awards including [lower bar] a generic [Ali name] Nichan Iftikhir officer, Dragon of Annam officer, Royal Order of Cambodia Officer, short-lived Nichan Hafidien [1910-1913] officer, & Royal Order of Comores officer. The last piece top row appears to be a Cherifien Order of Military Merit [Morocco]. The Nichan Hafidien & Cherifien Order of Military Merit may narrow a 'searchable' opportunity. Besides Legion of Honor commander, maybe a St. Gregory commander. Cannot read rank insignia. Appear to be two insignia or stars on right side seen in edge profile. Given geographic range of North Africa, Southeast Asia & Indian Ocean awards and the apparent campaign medals [2nd one a Madgascar & next a claspless China or Dahomey?] + a colonial medal w/2 clasps, maybe a colonial warrior or an inspector??

[Michael Johnson]

_{Or Navy?}

_Michael

Edited December 29, 2012 by Michael Johnson

[Komtur]

Thank you both. In between I got him: it is the french general Jean-Marie Brulard (1856-1926).

Regards, Komtur.

[peter monahan]

Komtur

Can you give us a brief summary of how you tracjed down/identified the gent? Always interested in that kind of 'detective work'.

Peter