Questions tagged [identification]
Use this tag for questions looking to identify or classify an object, image, or person, or to otherwise place them in historical context. Make sure to include as much detail as you already know about the mystery object, preferably including photographs, if applicable.
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Where was this destroyed bridge in South Vietnam?
Can anyone provide the location of this destroyed bridge during the Vietnam War? I believe the sign at the end of the bridge refers to the Big Red One, 1st Infantry Division
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Was there a Princess Khalifa Hatan Tupac Bay II?
Recently a woman who was accused of murder, said she was Princess Khalifa Hatan Tupac Bay II, representing the entity Dejaune Anderson. She also said she was born in 1961, which is obviously not true. ...
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Is this a photo of a historical reinactment of an 1868 treaty signing?
I've stumbled up this image in the National Archives describing the 1868 treaty between the Navajo and United States, which was signed when the Navajo were released from Bosque Redondo.
https://...
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What Is this circa 1930 German object: a toy set, a poster or something else?
I have a low resolution reproduction of an old photograph, the original unfortunately no longer exists. It was taken at Christmas, with a nativity scene in the foreground and a Christmas tree on the ...
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What was this television history series?
Back in the 80's or 90's I used to watch a history show on TV. It may have been a BBC series but it definitely had a British host. He'd normally start off talking about one thing in history, like the ...
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What is the original source of this 16th century image of a French town holiday with musicians in a tree?
Several sites have this image below but none give any information about the original source.
Image source: fineartamerica. The same image can also be found at Granger and (on various items such as ...
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Help identify details from a Soviet military uniform?
My family on my great-grandfather's side came from Romania and I have a picture of one of his brothers in a soviet military uniform.
I know nothing of his involvement in the military and was hoping ...
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What is this unusual German army jacket?
I recently bought a military jacket and was wondering which part of the German army it belonged to. I couldn't find any information on the Internet, seems like this jacket is rare.
This jacket ...
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What type of naval ship is this?
What type of naval ship is this? Note gun batteries on stern, Unknown location and date.
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What is this old farm "combine"?
I am trying to chart my family's history with a spotlight on growing up on a farming homestead out west in Alberta. I have a picture with a tractor and some sort of machine to bundle wheat I guess. I ...
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Does this Russian Republican/Civil War era badge or emblem have any historical significance?
I have been researching items from a box with some family heirlooms, and have just 3 items unaccounted for: two metal pins, and a felt badge with the colors of the Russian Republic. This was from a ...
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What are the origins of these two uniforms?
We believe these two are father and son from the early 20th century.
Possibly German/Austro-Hungarian/Polish region but unsure.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, I understand that is little ...
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Who issued this poster promoting Japanese migration to Brazil?
Several Wikipedia editions use this poster promoting Japanese immigration to Brazil in the early 20th century. However, different Wikipedias describe it as "a Japanese government propaganda ...
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Chinese Copper Cash Coin. "咸豐通寶 Xianfeng Tongbao"
I found this Chinese copper coin, which I believe is a 4/2 characters type. One side is almost legible, the other not due to sea corrosion. I am reluctant to clean it without knowing what or from ...
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What uniform is shown in this portrait?
This unsigned 19th century portrait miniature shows a man in a uniform but I am not sure which country it belongs to?(by identifying the nationality of the uniform I am hoping it might help me with ...
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What is this bayonet I found in the ground while working under a house?
It's got some markings including a WD with a arrow above it, below that a Crown with 45 under it and then a E. And right by the hilt is a X. On the other side there is VI. And below that is 1.95...it ...
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Is this rising sun pin WW1 or WWII?
Can anyone tell me if this is WW1 or WWII and what is the significance of it please. It has what looks like 99t on the back. What is that for.
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What medal is shown in this 19th-century Canadian picture?
I have a photo of a Canadian male ancestor from around 1885 (he is about 45 years old), who is wearing a medal (see photo). I am having trouble identifying what the medal is. The photo quality is not ...
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What is this coat of arms for J. Schneller?
I found this coat of arms on old piano notes.
What is this coat of arms?
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What is this seal that looks like a bell?
The box on the top left of this picture is stamped with a seal that resembles a bell. Below is LOC photo of the replica of Oswald's gun.
The stamp is located in the top left.
LOC notes on the photo
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Was the Italian 7th battalion, 11th division on the Austrian front in 1918?
The top image shows a postcard dated 7/10/1918, which was sent to my grandfather on the occasion of his 26th birthday.
He is 3rd from the left. I’m having difficulty making out what it says on the ...
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Identify a WW1 uniform
What is this uniform? Photo of my grandfather. I believe he was in the British Army in India during WW1, possibly Army Pay Corps as he was deaf so could not fight. I cannot find anything about the ...
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Can you help identify these medals?
We were going through my Dads attic and found these medals. We think they belonged to my Granddad - we don’t know if he fought in the World Wars but had Welsh heritage and lived in the UK most of his ...
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Which decade was this US Army Field Artillery ring created? [duplicate]
This is a US Army Field Artillery ring, does anyone know which decade it was made?
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What ring is this?
I found this ring among my grandfather's things. (He would be in his late 90s, I think.) I tried to do a reverse image search on it, but could not identify it's origin. There are many eagles on the ...
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Help identifying Italian uniform, rank, regiment
I'm hoping to learn the time period of the photo, any division, rank, and any other information y'all can glean. The photo was passed down so much information has been lost - it is possibly my ...
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What date/rank is this Italian uniform?
Believed to be from the 1920's from the Turkish or WW1
Any insights into dates, and rank would be great
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What is the first recorded contact with Taiwan by Europeans?
Apparently every book and website on or accessible through the internet repeats the exact same "they say..." "everyone knows..." story about the first European contact with Taiwan.¹...
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What is this medal?
I believe it’s British Army, though I am not sure from which era or conflict.
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What does CBI mean in block 36 of discharge form WD AGO Form 53-55?
I have recently received a copy of my uncle's WWII discharge form (WD AGO Form 53-55) and cannot find a source that defines the destination acronym of "CBI" listed in Block 36.
Does anyone ...
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What uniform is this person wearing?
The subject in question was a Lithuanian Army Private from 1944 to 1945 mentioned in a history we have found.
There is a hammer and sickle emblem on the brim.
This makes me think that, as part of the ...
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How to interpret this Swedish military uniform(circa 1895)?
We recently found a picture of my G.Grandfather Sandstrom (on the right) at approx. 20 years of age in what I believe to be a Swedish Cavalry uniform circa 1895. There is a 6 on the side of his shako ...
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What do the marking on these artillery shell casings in brass and steel mean?
I have two artillery shell casings, one brass, one steel that appear identical, height 229mm/9.0" app', base diameter 91mm/3.575" app', body diameter 81mm/3.190" app, I.D. diameter 75mm/...
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What are these shell case markings?
I have this shell case which was handed down in my family. We know very little about it and wondered if anyone can help identify the markings. I would be very grateful for any assistance.
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What are these historic tools?
I ask this question under to on topic heading of 'cultures and historical practices.'
Can anyone identify these two objects?
I thought the silver rod was either some kind of sewing or medical ...
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What is this metal box for, and where is it from?
The box was acquired at a thrift shop, no known provenance. It consists of a metal body with curved sides and a lid with a small handle that sits on top without being secured in any way. The inside is ...
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What ship is this and which military campaign?
On back of card, Army Transport USS Maricu - life on board - nothing to do. I can not find any information on this ship. Is it WWI or WWII?
The reverse of the card is shown below:
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What could be the origin of this polychrome wooden statue?
I purchased this statue at an estate sale. I initially thought it was depicting a Wise Man from a nativity scene, but the back is flat indicating it was against a wall.
Now I'm thinking it was ...
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What is the uniform in this photo of my Great Grandmother’s father?
My Great Great Grandfather - Assuming late 1800s. Possibly Germany? Looking to identify the uniform or badge on the hat.
I have no other background information. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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What is all the equipment used by the Russian imperial army?
What is the equipment shown in this image?
I would like to know what the belts are and what some of the other equipment is and if you know where to buy them that would be helpful.
thank you to ...
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What is the origin and rank of this military uniform?
Uncle got this, I believe in desert storm. Dunno how he got it and he didn't wanna talk about it so I didn't ask. Please help me identify the origin and rank.
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Who are the three people in the Twilight Struggle card "Red Scare / Purge"?
Image of card in question:
Who are the three people in the image?
The card comes with flavor text:
Sparked by fears that the “enemy is among us,” the “red scare” hit its apex with Senator Joseph ...
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What is my Grandpa's collar insignia?
This is a photograph of my grandpa, Douglas Howard. At his retirement, I believe he was a Major in the Devon and Dorset, but my info is vague. This was a photo he gave to his future wife, and my ...
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Identification of a WW1 German shell casing?
I have what I believe is a German WW1 shell casing. It is marked RhMF (54?) MARZ 1918 Düsseldorf. Approximately 8 1/2” diameter, 9 1/8” tall, 12 1/2 pounds.
Any information would be much appreciated.
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Who is this decorated WWI Italian Army General?
This has been a tough one. I'm trying to identify who this is. He's an Italian General, and a highly decorated one, with four medals of valour, two crosses of war merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra), ...
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What nationality are the soldiers in these WW2 pictures?
These pictures were taken in the immediate post-war, 1945 or 1946 I guess, somewhere in central Europe (Austria, Czech Republic or Poland). I have blurred the faces because the pictures come from a ...
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What is this war machine shown on Trajan's column?
The most comprehensive visual evidence about Roman army of I-II centuries is the Trajan column. It shows in great detail cloths, weapons, ships, military machines and other equipment of the Roman army....
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How can I identify this silver kitchen fork?
Can somebody help me identify this kitchen silver fork. Searching in internet, but not found anything...
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Who is this person depicted on a wall in Estonia?
Took this photo in Estonia... anybody know who the person pictured is?
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What is this military march sampled in "Hell March"?
The video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert features a song titled Hell March by Frank Klepacki, which includes a voice sample of an unidentified military officer.
The sample appears to originate ...