Minutes of the intervention of the PBC, Valavran, Lancy-Onex, Meyrin sections with the EAN from May 5 to 7, 2025
Present:
Valavran section: plt CIMINO Luca (Of PBC), pte GRECO Matteo, pte KILCHHERR Gaël (PBC spec), pte TSEGA Ismaël (PBC spec). Logistical support: cap DEVAUD Christian, plt CORRALES Bladymir.
Lancy-Onex section: pte LORENZINI Jean-Adrien, TERRETTAZ Elliot (PBC Spec).
Meyrin section: CORPATAUX Nicolas (OF PBC), BERRIDGE Ken (PBC spec), RODRIGUEZ Fabien (PBC spec), TRIPOLI Timothé (PBC spec).
EAN: PAPAIOANNOU-HOFER Marianne archivist, GONCERUT Véronique scientific collaborator, CORBIN Philippe armourer
Activities
- Moving boxes with books, documents and different objects
- Moving guns, racks and furniture
- Handling flags under plexiglass
- Introduction to ArtPlus inventory software
- Taking images
1. Monday May 5
1.1. Floor protection at the Hôtel des EAN.
1.2. Assembly of 3 shelves and installation of 2 tables in the archives.
1.3. Moving approximately 60 boxes between locations.
1.4. Packing 20 rifles and other objects.
1.5. Preparation of objects intended for the Saint-Georges Stand.
2. Tuesday May 6
2.1. Moving boxes and objects from the Hôtel des EAN to the Saint-Georges Stand and Museum.
2.2. Distribution of cargo between different locations.
2.3. Travel of approx. 40 boxes and different objects inside the Saint-Georges Stand and Museum (a wrought iron chandelier, numerous medals, 140 rifles.)
3. Wednesday May 7
3.1. Moving racks from the Museum to the Shooting Range.
3.2. Moving and unpacking 3 pieces of archive furniture.
3.3. Shots of the chandelier and paintings.
3.4. Moving and packaging flags under plexiglass at the Saint-Georges Museum.
3.5. Introduction to ArtPlus software for 3 people from the Lancy-Onex and Meyrin sections.
3.6. Intervention in ArtPlus on rifle files with 1 person from Valavran.
3.7. Sorting awards and decorations.
3.8. Visit to the shooting range.
4. Assessment
4.1. The very large volume of work, often without the support of an elevator, was managed with vigilance, patience and good humor by a united team.
4.2. The objects were handled with care and great caution by the PBC who provided textile gloves.
4.3. The team took appropriate initiatives as the work progressed. Work chains were formed spontaneously to optimize the progress of tasks.
4.4. The loan of photo equipment and the flexibility in terms of time were very appreciated.
4.5. A complete list of participants by day and section would be useful for pre-coordination and meal reservations.
Archivist’s impression:
The 3 teams formed a homogeneous and efficient group. All participants were attentive, respectful and discreet.
The archivist greatly appreciated this collaboration which provided invaluable support to the EAN museum. She warmly thanks the respective commanders and the entire team for their commitment.
May 9, 2025, Marianne Papaioannou archivist
