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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Is this a real 400 year old (brass or bronze ) coin?
what the seller told me about this coin:
It’s a 400 year old coin, it was found in Pakistan and he said some thing like mintmultani (may be it’s a language or name of a place), students from China ...
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Who is the author of this French painting, probably late 19th Century? [closed]
I saw a painting in a book many years ago.
It showed the interior of a French drinking establishment, with whitewashed walls, and—either painted on one wall, or as a poster— in large black letters, ...
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Could anyone please help me identify who this is meant to be?
I recently purchased this bust at an estate sale. It was advertised as an Egyptian goddess, but I don't think that is accurate at all. It looks to be more Asian in design. Any ideas who it is meant to ...
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Can someone please help me identify these ming dynasty coins?
It would be helpful if someone could identify these coins for me. I would primarily be interested in the size of these coins.
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Is this a Russian naval uniform?
This is a family photo of a relative who might have been in the Imperial Russian Navy in 1915.
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What is this badge with an eagle on dark blue beside red and green panels?
The badge is oblong with a golden eagle on a dark blue background with green over red flag on the left hand side of it.
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What is the original provenance of Lincoln's "of the people, by the people, for the people" and why is Wikipedia so confused?
I was curious about the provenance of Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address proclamation regarding government "of the people, by the people, for the people", so I looked it up on ...
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Can you identify the markings on this WW1 trench art?
enter image description hereCan anyone help me decode these markings?
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Who was Ribeiro Pacheco, Portuguese journalist in colonial Mozambique during the 1960s/70s?
I am stuck in the search for information about Portuguese journalists in colonial Mozambique and would like to ask for help. I've asked the question already on /Historiaemportugues/ on Reddit, and was ...
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Identification of the dagger/mini sword which has been in my family for as long as I can remember (and I am 80 years old)
I don't know anything of its provenance and the handle is probably not original. The blade is 14.75 inches (37.5 cm) long from tip to the start of the handle. Although I am not an expert, the marking ...
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How can I identify this RAF pin badge?
I am trying to identify the man in the photo below, and I am hoping that his uniform in this picture gives some clues. I am told he was in the RAF, though I know nothing of his role. The pin badge/...
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Can you identify this, possibly Italian, uniform?
I'm trying to identify this uniform and info on the men. My grandfather is in the picture.
I'm told it's from WWI in Italy.
Can someone help me on this. My grandfather was born in 1901.
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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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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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Is this a Stone Age artefact? [closed]
Found these in my garden some time ago. It looks like it may have been worked but also just happens to fit into my hand. Could this be a Stone Age tool of some sort?
The second example looks more ...
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Can you identify a location based on the traditional dress in a photo from WW2?
Could anyone assist us in identifying the possible location of this photo, based on the woman's dress? My grandfather is in the photo, which was taken during WW2. We know that he served in both the ...
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Can anyone help identifying markings on this artillery shell casing?
Inherited this shell casing from my grandfather who emigrated from England around war time (WW2) but I don't have any real information or dates. My mother just remembers it always being around. My ...
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Is this an 1800's British military uniform?
The photo is of my great-great-grandfather Timothy J. Coffey who lived in Ireland early to mid-1800s
My great-great-grandfather was likely born in Ireland in early 1800's. His daughter Mary T. Coffey ...
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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 military uniform is this?
William Charles Elliot, born in England in 1884, came to the United States as an alien in 1916 and settled in Boston with his wife Anna, who was born in Belgium in 1879 (her parents were from Hungary) ...
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Identify the country, service and historical context of this bright red dress uniform, and ideally the nature of the medals. Relationship to Taiwan?
While touring around Google street view I discovered an unusual "AK47 Barber Bus" in Hsinchu Taiwan. https://goo.gl/maps/BBD2aouKVYHDMbBV9 I've included some screenshots of a uniform I found ...
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What are this tunic and badge?
Can anyone identify this tunic and badge from the mid 1800’s. Similar to a Doggett Coat and Badge but isn’t. I assume it relates to London.
The tunic and badge is shown in the picture and what ...
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Is this a French uniform, and what is the time period?
Sorting through French family pictures, papers and glass slides.
Trying to put names to faces.
The picture below is the same gentleman (on the right) with his brother, who he had just bumped in to on ...
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What is this pin?
This was my grandmother’s pin. She was born in 1905 and educated in Alabama. Graduated from Judson college with a degree in violin.
Small black diamond shaped lapel pin with two gold stars.
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Which Scottish regiment is the Queen inspecting in this photo?
Among some photos & newspaper cuttings found in a relative's study after he died, was the photo below, which seems to show the late Queen inspecting a guard of honour wearing Scottish uniforms.
Is ...
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Can anyone identify this 1900 Russian or Cossack uniform?
This is a picture of my grandmother and her parents.
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What is the context for these Napoleonic(?) sketches?
I'd be interested to know if anyone can put the pictures in this frame into a context. They were found in the eaves of my late father-in-law's house on Cornwall when the house was being cleared two ...
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What is this Tiger tank wingman UGV?
Schneider, Tiger Battalion 507: "For some time it was expected that in action every Tiger commander would ‘pull the strings’ of two midget panzers loaded with explosives. The idea was eventually ...
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What do the collar symbols / insignia on this WW I Austrian soldiers uniform mean?
I am trying to determine what the rank or group of a soldier in a vintage photo is. I've been searching the internet for collar insignia but coming up short. I'd appreciate any help given. ...
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What paintings might these be (2 sketches made in the Tate Britain Gallery)?
My daughter drew these two sketches in the Tate Britain Gallery. She needs to complete the sketches but cannot remember which paintings they are based upon.
She has looked through the Tate Britain ...
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Looking to Identify a pin/ badge
I am looking to identify this badge that my grandfather was wearing in this picture I know it’s blurry but never seen it before and don’t know where to start looking for a way to identify it.
He would ...
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What kind of 1800's Hungarian military uniform is this?
Can anyone please help to identify the type of military uniform in this photo?
This was my great grandfather, Michael Wolkowitz who I believe was Hungarian and lived from 1870-1900.
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Which British town or city is recorded in this 1890's YouTube video?
I have came across a YouTube video titled "The 1890's ~ Amazing Rare Footage of Cities Around the World". (2 mins)
Now at 2 mins of this video there is footage of people sitting on a ...
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What is this military uniform? (possibly Swedish, possibly cavalry)
Military uniform around 1900 (I think) Swedish, looks cavalry. Great grandfather (I’m told) who fought for Sweden (against whom?) and was promised by Swedish Crown land when the war was won. Promise ...
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Who manufactured US 10th Cavalry Saber?
My grandfather - Henry Abbey Jr. was a Lt. in the US Army 10th Cavalry out of Fort Huachuca in AZ. I have photos of him - and there is one in the Fort Museum - and I have his saber/sword. I'm ...
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Which WWII Medal and ribbon are these?
I am trying to identify a possible medal that my great grandfather was awarded as I am putting his medals together for my grandmother. Though I'm not quite sure it's a medal. I looked through his ...
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What is this Eastern European military uniform?
These photographs are of my great-granduncle who lived in the village of Velyki Laz, just outside of Uzhhorod in today's western Ukraine. He was born in 1905. I would like to identify the uniforms ...
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What do the markings in 75mm WW1 trench art mean?
Great Uncle brought home Trench art from Verdun with a Lorraine cross. Markings are 75 DE and A RS /333. 15. There are 5 punch marks and what looks like a small K near the primer. Can anyone explain ...
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Is the Tokai Maru the ship that rescued many refugees from the 'Smyrna catastrophe' in 1922 or is it named Tokei Maru instead?
I found this article claiming that a Japanese Ship named "Tokei Maru" has rescued many Greek and Armenian refugees from Turkish onslaught at Smyrna in 1922.
Therefore, I wanted to know more ...
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What mysterious Flemish peasant activity is depicted in this painting?
There is lots to see in Bruegel's famous painting representing life in June/July ('Haymaking'). (cf, https://insidebruegel.net for a great online collection of his work).
There is this activity he ...
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Who is this monument near Huesca for?
Roadside monument about 1.1 KM east of Huesca.
Location (within ten meters): 42°8'27.90"N, 0°22'23.16"W.
According to Wiktionary, “requetés” could mean soldiers fighting for Carlos 1833–1840 ...
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Is this a case of “cut and paste” of two different weapons?
I recently inherited a sabre and two daggers that we assume belonged to a gg uncle who was born in 1870.
I tried searching images to identify to sabre but became confused as it has a ruby-eyed lion ...
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Can someone help me identify this pin?
Recently I’ve got this pin as a present from my friend, but he didn’t know what this abbreviation (v.s.s?) means. I think it’s from German but I’m not sure.
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Can anyone provide any details on the model, history and value of my grandfather's watch?
After my grandfather passed away in 2010, a lot of his belongings were split between his daughters. My mother recently gave me a watch that belonged to my grandfather, but I cannot find any details ...
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Can anyone identify this UK Victorian uniform?
I wondered if anyone could identify this uniform.
I know little about it other than it is a friend's ancestor. It looks late 19th century to me.
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What is the dagger at the bottom of this photo?
Could anyone assist with possibly identifying the blade at the bottom of this picture? I know that it is incredibly sharp and maybe a Jambiya. I am trying to date it and also place its original ...
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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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How can I identify the uniform and other details in this picture of my great grandfather circa 1913?
This is a picture of my great grandfather circa 1913. How can I identify the uniform and any other details from it?
He came to the US in 1913. Was married approximately 1909 in Pirmasens. His port of ...
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How might I use a number written over portrait image to help identify the person or tribe, if Indigenous Indian?
I have just concluded having my mother's extensive family photo collection digitized for use in our family tree and for the family's general use. Our mother passed away in 1989, so we waited too long ...
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Can someone identify this coin for me please?
Can someone identify this coin for me please? I found it when going through my mothers belongings after she passed away.
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