August 21, 20196 yr #4 The most likely explanation is that the shoulder strap was worn by a French advisor to SVN circa 1955. But none of French collectors I asked have ever seen anything like this. The jump wings seem to be correct for the early Diem era (mid-1950s).
August 23, 20196 yr Author #5 The most likely explanation is that the shoulder strap was worn by a French advisor to SVN circa 1955. But none of French collectors I asked have ever seen anything like this. The jump wings seem to be correct for the early Diem era (mid-1950s). Many thanks for your observations.
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