1970s Restrike for Veterans of 1930s French 9th Alpine Chasseur Bataillon (Alpine Group) Badge
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This is a circa 1930s 9th Alpine Chasseurs Bataillon (9th Alpine Group) badge. The badge is by Arthus Bertrand, and is a large horn with a wild boar at its center. The 9th's motto reads NE RECULE NI NE DEVIE (never retreat or deviate).
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-3/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two loops (bent).
MARKINGS:AB PARIS.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a French militaris collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX07 LCIJX1/12 sLBDX1/15
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish and the loops are bent.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.