Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 This is so cool, I have had this pre WW2 French soldiers wallet for some years, have looked it over many times, but this morning found a pocket I never noticed before, had this envelope in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Lovely engraved wallet Tony, I knew you had some hidden gems somewhere!!! Best to you and Thanks for showing us.....Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Desert Rat said: Lovely engraved wallet Tony, I knew you had some hidden gems somewhere!!! Best to you and Thanks for showing us.....Ian Ian, can you read French? was wondering what was on envelope. Cheers to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I can read and speak a bit of French...so the envelope is written - Mister Dutang 4th Company a Reservist from Chaumont....(I have been to Chaumont many times) I, hope this helps? Best to you...Ian( I need bloody French lessons quick) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Desert Rat said: I can read and speak a bit of French...so the envelope is written - Mister Dutang 4th Company a Reservist from Chaumont....(I have been to Chaumont many times) I, hope this helps? Best to you...Ian( I need bloody French lessons quick) Beautiful Ian! Thanks!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just now, Afrikakorpsrat64 said: Beautiful Ian! Thanks!! Maybe it contained his "Call to duty" orders, beginning of WW2, I know,lol just a thought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Yes I think you could be right Tony, but what a great find, always the same, you buy a military coat, uniform, case etc etc.....you never know what you may find inside that the person selling it thinks it's rubbish! Well done on you finding this as it says so much about the owner, his rank etc etc. Take Care...Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hello Tony, This could also mean - report for duty at the army barracks at Chaumont. Obviously he had completed his 1 year in the Army (that all Frenchmen are obligated to do....even my mates in France 20 years ago had to, as it was obliged (under order) to complete their Military Service) One mate of mine was in tanks, one in Paratroopers and others in different regiments to the French Army,. So, Then this ex-soldier was re-called for his services during WW1/ WW2.....(Bloody Hell....I need to learn French much better!!!) Very best wishes....IanB/ UK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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