France, Republic. The Uniform of General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Archive Diego Velázquez and Lince abandoned

Diego Velázquez and Lince abandoned the fight and sought refuge in Cienfuegos harbor

and Breast Star: cross in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels

An oval badge constructed of gilded tombac

Coleman’s “The Kaffrarian Rifles 1876-1986” book

France, Republic. The Uniform of General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Archive Diego Velázquez and Lince abandonedA rare and complete uniform group of noted General (and posthumous Marshal of France) Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, consisting of: 1. A tunic, constructed of olive drab whipcord rayon blended cloth. The shoulders feature a turned down collar and are flanked by gold bullion wire loops. The lower half of each sleeve is pinned with five stars, reflecting a rank of Gnral d'arme, while each cuff is rolled up and secured in position with stitching. Stitched