Hi everyone, I am looking for the man with the wig in this photo. The rumor in my family is that he was a medic in the French court around Napoleon's time. My ancestors are of Barberousse surname. His painting seems to be from a series of family paintings from mid-1800s, that include François Idelph...

Thanks Claudine! I think it could be a Legion of Honour indeed. Zooming into the picture I can see the shape more clearly, including the shape of the a crown on top and it looks like a circular shape on the ribbon. The ranks most likely are: Chevalier (knight): badge worn on left breast suspended fr...

Thanks to all of you!

Hi! So I have these two old pictures of these two French men of Barberousse surname. Guy with white wig: It's said he was a doctor at Napoleon's court. What types of men wore these wigs? Could it really mean he had a good position? The other one a general or lieutenant in the French army. Does anyon...

Hi, how are you? I have found this document on Paul Leon Barberousse, my 3rd great-grandfather. And I'd like to know what the text next to Qualif. means? I am guessing it's an occupation but I'm unsure which one.

If anyone can also read what the address is, I'd be really thankful.

Thanks!