Freiwillige Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Dear gentlemen, I'm not sure whether this thread is correct one to post this photo to but I'm a bit confused searching for the appropriate one... Here's a fragment of a studio photo showing a Russian emigre who fled Bolshevist Russia after 1917 revolution and joined some overseas colonial army. His last rank with the Russian Imperial army was Sergeant Major (Feldwebel). Is it possible to say anyhting about the uniform he wears, rank and decorations he sports? PLease note white rectangular stripe worn on the left sleeve. I've been told once that he served with a Syrain Infantry batallion from Levant special forces troops, but I'm not sure whether that guess is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I would almost lean towards Turkey. The cap emblem appears to be the Turkish National emblem...... For what its worth. Cheers Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks for your response, Larry! But what about collar insignia then? Neither of shown on the colour plate is worn by the serviceman on photo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I have found this which is the rank insignia of the French Kurdish Squadron of Levant.......... Cheers Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Many thanks, Larry! It might be the right guess! Colour plates suit insignia well, but we don't see any cipher just above the crescent. By the way, French collectors gave me a hint that the person on photo could be from a certain unit of tirailleurs algériens stationed somewhere in the North Africa. At least the crescent he wears corresponds to insignia worn by the latter. Please find attached photos of original crescents from the web. But the problem is that he should have attached cipher denoting batallion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hello I think we have it. Cheers Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Larry, could you please explain why the man on my photo doesn't wear any cipher inside the crescent? And what could be his rank then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I notice that both the original photo and the latest one feature 7 button tunics, not the 5 button style shown in the Turkish plate. The empty crecent might be either a function of rank, perhaps, or because of the unit he was a member of. Did all battalions / units wear a distinguishing numeral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Picture was found on line and I can't seem to find it. All the cap badges were different from what I can find out. Cheers Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 The question and photo may need to be posted in the French Forum as he is a French soldier. The first photo appears to be a S/Lt in a French Colonial army IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 The badge of the 7th, whoever they are, would fascinate my friendly neighbourhood Satanists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiwillige Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, peter monahan said: The badge of the 7th, whoever they are, would fascinate my friendly neighbourhood Satanists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zob123 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 On 4/7/2016 at 11:24, Laurence Strong said: Hello I think we have it. Cheers Larry Excellent Photograph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iffig Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hello all, He is certainly wearing a French uniform and French insignia. He could be a second lieutenant, or adjudant or adjudant-chef, depending on the colour or his rank insignia. He seems to be wearing a "fourragère" in the colours of the Légion d'Honneur. Badges in post ID:8 are regimental badges and are never worn on the collar. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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