FlyNavy02 Posted July 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2020 Below are images of a photo of a unidentified 1880s U.S. Infantry Officer holding a P1881 helmet. I can see crossed rifles but no number on the cap plate. It was taken by Fernando Debas, Madrid, Spain, and the reverse is inscribed “Para Mi Tia [For my Aunt]/ Enrique” [Henry] & “This was given to me by Acacia Orena Rickard. (It was a photo given to my aunt Pantella / Aug. 18th 1914)”. Acacia Orena Rickard (1872-1958) was the wife of James Bickle Rickard. The closeup image shows three badges: MOLLUS (?), unidentified with a square pendant and GAR. Do you think he is wearing a MOLLUS badge and can anyone identify the badge with the square pendant? Would really like to ID this image so any help appreciated. Thanks, Jay Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 25, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2020 Hello flynavy02 , I compared the medal silhouette to a mollus and I don’t think it’s a match , the small square reminds me of shooting awards popular at this time. Further I checked Orena as the ladies possible maiden name and none came up on Civil War Data. Nice image wishing you luck in your search. Fraternally Yours Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNavy02 Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 26, 2020 Hi Mike, Thanks for taking a look and for the comments.I'll keep looking. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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