Alpha Draconis Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Gentleman I came across a Mentana cross, and need opinion on this engravings on its backside! 3050 1deL Thanks in advance AD
claudio2574 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Many of these crosses had the number of the soldier and his regiment engraved. In this case it should be the soldier 3050 from the 1st line regiment ("1ere regiment de ligne", hope the translation is correct). It's a pity that the cross lost its suspension.
Alpha Draconis Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks Claudio Nice to know this information! And yes, it's a shame the cross is not complete! Best regards Joseph
Odulf Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Interesting, here is mine (2647 - 1 de L). Obviously the French 1st Regt. of Foot had their Crosses engraved with the Service number and the number of the regiment.
Alpha Draconis Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Hello Odulf It looks like French like to have everything in order and counted for!! Nice piece Odulf!!
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