1930s Amities Africaines Insigne/African Friendships Colonial VeteransÕ Organization Badge

This is a 1930s badge for the French Colonial (Later African/North African) veterans' organization. Begun by Major General Franchet d'Esperey, Amities Africaines provided material assistance for ex-serviceman. The badge is five flags with the symbol of Tunisia at its center: hand, star and upturned crescent.

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-1/8" in width.

Plated brass, enamel.

Vertical safety-style pin.

ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE on back of badge; ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS 16 RUE DE RENNES (?) on saddle.

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBEX03 LFEX1/12 SeGEX5/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has some spots of discoloration to the enamel (most would probably would come off with a cleaning) and minor wear and tarnish.

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