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Hi Alison, I work with a military expert who may be able to help. I have contacted him to ask if he can help you with this, and if not, he might be able to put you in touch with another expert. I'll keep you posted! Best wishes, Judith Sent from my iPhone > On 22 Oct 2017, at 10:15, LOCKER <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > I am writing on a topic rather oblique to the norm. > Does anyone have a contact for a specialist in the remains of WWII uniform - in particular US issue and footwear. > Here in Andorra remains have recently been exhumed from an unmarked grave from a local cemetery of what was thought to be a US serviceman who died during his escape through the Pyrenees from France. Andorra was part of the evasion lines through the Pyrenees taking service men in to Spain. But it is not the individual first thought, the dental work does not match his US military record. > There is a piece of material thought to be US issue, plus a couple of buttons, corroded belt buckle and one piece of metal - purpose unknown. The best preserved items are the boots and it has proved difficult to find an expert opinion on these. > It is hoped to follow up with DNA with relatives once the identity is known. > Many thanks > Alison Locker Taispeántas nua - Dearbhú na Poblachta: Éirí Amach 1916 New exhibition - Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising http://www.museum.ie/1916/