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This is a circa 1952 Station Radar de Campagne 25-953 Hassi Messaoud (Field Radar Station 25-953, Hassi Messaoud, Algeria) badge. The badge is by Augis, and has a gorgeously enameled scorpion clutching a plane, all superimposed upon a "croix du Sud" (southern cross).
VINTAGE:Circa 1952.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:AUGIS LYON.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEX08 LX1/11 SLBIEX1/12
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.