1er RŽgiment de Dragons Vietnamiens (1st Vietnamese Dragoon Regiment) Badge
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1er RŽgiment de Dragons Vietnamiens (1st Vietnamese Dragoon Regiment) Badge

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1954 badge for the 1er RŽgiment de Dragons Vietnamiens (1st Vietnamese Dragoon Regiment), a French Colonial armored regiment that also used armored trains during the Indochina war. The badge is by Arthus Bertrand. It shows a fire-breathing dragon with beautifully enameled details including his fiery breath and a red and white checkered flag near his scaly tail.

VINTAGE: Circa 1954.

SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-3/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Silver-plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.

MARKINGS: ARTHUS BERTRAND 46 R. DE RENNES PARIS.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Vietnamese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TVEX06 LX1/11 SLABEX1/12 SABEX11/12

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge shows light wear and small areas of medium tarnish with all enamel intact.

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