1939-1940 French 21eme Bn de Chars de Combat (Tanks) Badge by Bertrand

This is a circa 1939-1940 badge by Arthus Bertrand for the French Army 21st Tank Battalion (21eme Bataillon de Chars de Combat), 507th RCC Regiment. The main body of the badge consists of two crossed cannon, a knight's helmet, and the cross of Lorraine, which evokes the RCC 507 (fighter regiment of tanks based in Metz, Lorraine). The bottom reads JE PASSE and shows a shield bearing three sevens, which when added together equal 21.

Circa 1939-1940.

Approximately 1-7/16" height and 1-3/16" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical pin with C catch.

ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE.

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJX09 LX2/11 SLAIEX1/12 SeBDEX6/16

7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows some areas of light to medium wear and tarnish.

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