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ARTIFACT:
This is an early 1950s badge for the 515th Transportation Group. The 515th was reorganized two years after the end of World War II and stationed in Algeria. The badge was cast in sand and enameled in Indochina from a Drago badge. It shows a gazelle bounding across Africa and is bordered by an anchor and toothed gear.
Voici un insigne circa debut des annees 1950 pour le 515 Groupe de Transport. Le 515e a ete reorganise deux ans apres la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et stationne en Algerie. L'insigne a ete coule dans le sable et emaille en Indochine a partir d'un insigne de Drago. Il montre une gazelle bondissant a travers l'Afrique et est bordee par une ancre et roue dentee.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1950s. Circa debut des annees 1950.
SIZE:
Approximately" 1-5/16" in diameter. 3.3 cm de diametre.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-plated brass, enamel. Laiton plaque or email.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin with saddle. Verticaux de securite de style broches avec selle.
MARKINGS:
DRAGO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. C'est a partir d'une collection francaise militaria qui nous sera d'annonce plus sur les prochains mois. MAEX96 LFEX1/12 SeVIJX03/01/24
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has light to medium wear and tarnish and only one sliver of enamel missing. 7 (Tres beaux): L'insigne affiche leger a porter moyen et ternissent et un seul ruban d'email manquant.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
