Description
This is a circa early 1950s French unit badge for the Secteur des Becs d'Ombrelles (S.D.B.O.) "Nung Confederation," or "Nung Community/Society." The Nung is a minority population in Vietnam, with ethnic roots in China. The badge is by Drago of Paris, and is enameled in bright yellow and red with a black junk at the top.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/8" in height and 7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin, two round saddles.
MARKINGS:DRAGO PARIS (one reverse of badge and on each saddle).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Vietnamese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCJX12 LABEX4/13 SeACEX8/15
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows little wear to the enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.