1930s Badge for French Coastal Submarine Pallas Q-189/Insigne Pour Sous-Marin Côtier Pallas

This is a 1930s badge for the French coastal submarine second-class "Pallas" Q-189 by Arthus Bertrand (voici un insigne pour le sous-marin côtier 2eme classe "Pallas" Q-189 faite par Arthus Bertrand). Pallas was launched in 1936 and scuttled in 194The badge has some green enameled details, and shows the goddess Athena about to strike a blow with her sword. It reads LA MER EST MON ÉGIDE (the sea is my aegis/protective shield).

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 3/4" in width.

Plated brass, enamel.

Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.

ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE; small mark on saddle.

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX99 LAIEX1/12

7 (Very Fine): The badge has areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish and a couple of very small nicks to the enamel.

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