Chris Posted June 18, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2020 I just found these today. I believe they are French, and probably WWII. The diamond patch has snaps attached on the reverse. Can anyone help me with a positive ID on these? Branch, age, and rank? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted June 18, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2020 Hello, You are right, these are french insigna. Red chevrons : rank of caporal (Corporal) Diamond : arm diamond insigna model 45 for a Sgt of the ALAT (Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre) light aviation of the army. In the ALAT the rank of sgt is called 'Maréchal des Logis". The little chevron means in french military term "ADL" (Au-delà de la Durée Légale) Beyond the Legal Duration (committed volunteer). The ALAT was crated in 1954. Bar : a sort of epaulet for officer uniform known as "Attentes d'épaule" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted June 19, 2020 Wow. Thanks SO much! Wonderful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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