1960s-70s RESTRIKE of French Foreign Legion 2nd Regiment Mounted Infantry (2° REI Cie Montée) Badge

This is a circa 1960s or 1970s restrike of a beret badge for the French Foreign Legion 2nd Régiment, Mounted Infantry (2° REI/Cie Montée, or Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie/Compagnie Montée). The regiment was so named in October 1930, and retained this name even after their horses gave way to machines. The regiment was disbanded in 194The badge was made by Arthus Bertrand of Paris.

Circa 1960s-1970s.

Approximately 1-5/16" in height and 15/16" in width.

Plated brass, enamel.

Vertical safety-style pin with round saddle.

A.B. PARIS on reverse of badge; ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS 46 RUE DE RENNES on saddle.

This is from a French Foreign Legion badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAEX12 LDEX9/13

8 (Excellent-): The badge has very little wear.

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