12-21-2009, 04:38 AM
Esteban is spot on about the rank (post #1) and that the second ribbon is most likely one of the "defense of..." medals unless he was a Partisan pilot. I say pilot because of the wings at the top of his shoulder boards and the fur/wool-lined headgear. As for the other ribbon, I am leaning towards either a bravery medal or combat service. At first I thought it could be a OPW II, but it doesn't look dark enough. He is definitely wearing a guards badge.
In the second, they look like they are just out of cadet school - privates? And the one on the left seems to have the insignia of the transportation troops on his shoulder boards. Probably a "getting ready to go to war" photo.
These are just guesses Norm using the reference material I have at hand - hope it helps.
Phillip
In the second, they look like they are just out of cadet school - privates? And the one on the left seems to have the insignia of the transportation troops on his shoulder boards. Probably a "getting ready to go to war" photo.
These are just guesses Norm using the reference material I have at hand - hope it helps.
Phillip
Phillip
