The Prussian Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Hello! I´d like to know if it´ s possible to "baptize" this french colonel? We have the following facts: 1) The photo studio did exist from 1896. 2) He wears: a) Officers cross of the Legion of Honour b) 1901 China expedition commemorative medal c) Colonial Medal d) Royal order of Cambodia e) Commander cross, order of Nichan el-Anouar 3) The photo shows him as a regimental commander (Colonel) in Infantry Regiment N°16 in St.Étienne 4) Because of the China medal, the photo must have been taken after 1901. 5) The commanders of that regiment from 1901-1910 were: 1901: Jules Pierre Ernest De Jarnac 1902-1906: Louis Joseph Paul Albert Carrier 1907-1908: Joseph Arthur Ernst 1909: ? 1910: Joseph Nicolas Edmond Vaimbois All of these officers were officers of the Legion of Honour Do we have a match??? Thanks a lot in advance! Edited October 8, 2023 by The Prussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Neck badge appears to be a Tunisian Nichan Iftikhir [monogram in center & bow suspension] rather than Nichan el-Anouar [star in center & crown suspension]. I cannot clearly discern the monogram. If center monogram is "Ali", then likely an 1882-1902 bestowal. See https://asiamedals.info/threads/guide-for-dating-of-nichan-iftikhar-order-by-bey-monograms. for a guide to Beyical monograms compiled by one of our distinguished members. Keep in mind that exact correlation between monogram and period when person received this honor not always the case. Nichan Iftikhir awards do not necessarily signify service in Tunisia; Nichan el-Anouar usually recognized service in French Somaliland/Central Africa and elsewhere in France's Colonial Empire. Nichan Iftikhir much more widely awarded than Nichan el-Anouar. Perhaps this information will help identify your colonel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Hello! Thanks a lot for those informations! I will have a closer look, when the photo will arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Hello! According to the medals he probably will be Colonel Jarnac Here are the close-ups: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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