1930s 69th Regiment of Infantry the Fortress 69eme Regiment d'Infanterie de Forteress Badge
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1930s 69th Regiment of Infantry the Fortress 69eme Regiment d'Infanterie de Forteress Badge

Code: omfr10069
$100.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s 69th Regiment of Infantry the Fortress (69eme Regiment d'Infanterie de Forteress) badge associated with the Maginot Line, a French line of defense erected from Switzerland from Luxembourg during the 1930s. The badge is turret-shaped with a magnificent thistle silhouette embellished by twin salamanders. The badge reads "Haute Seille - Qui S'y Frotte S'y Pique", which roughly translates to "Upper Seille - if you meddle, you will be burnt".

VINTAGE: Circa 1930s.

SIZE: About 1-1/4"in width by 1-1/4" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Silver with gold plating and blue paint.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin with a C catch.

MARKINGS: ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX05 LAJJX1/11

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): Mostly minor surface wear; much of the gold on the front has worn off.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.