France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a 1950s badge by Drago for the French Naval Air Station Hyeres Le Palyvestre. The badge shows a man directing an incoming plane against a range of red mountains. Voici un insigne faite par Dargo pour le BAN (Base Principale de l'...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful example of a post-1956 French Forces in North Africa badge. (Forces Françaises en Afrique du Nord). VINTAGE: Circa post-1956. SIZE: 2" in width by 1" in height (5cm by 2.5 cm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass,...

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...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1950s pin for the French AIR Military Preparation at the Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base. Ceci c'est un insigne pour Preparation Militaire AIR a la Base Aérienne Brétigny-sur-Orge circa fin des années 1950. VINTAGE: Circa late...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice 3rd Colonial Artillery Regiment badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1953. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1-9/16" in height (26mm by 40mm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold-plated brass enamel and metal paint. ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style...

ARTIFACT: This is a French badge for the ship "L'Aventure" (Adventure) by Augis of Lyon. L'Aventure went into active duty in 1944 and served in Indochina. It is beautifully detailed with a profile of a sailor and his ship underneath him. Ceci est un...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1950s 32nd Artillery Regiment badge with Jeanne of Arc above the coat of arms of Vincennes. The badge is by Drago. VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s. SIZE: Approximately: 1-9/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a French badge for the Walking Group I-21 "Artois" by Augis. I/21 existed from April 1952 until early 1956, and flew Grumman F8F Bearcats in combat in Indochina. Ceci est un insigne pour le Groupe de Marche I/21...

ARTIFACT: This is a late 1940s – early 1950s badge for Flotilla 9F of the French Navy by Courtois of Paris. Flotilla 9F was so named in 1946 after originally being Fleet 9F. The group served at NAS Karouba from 1946 to 1953, and subsequently at NAS...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful old French badge for the 8th Rifle Regiment in Tunisia circa 1947-50. The badge is nicely detailed with a fierce leopard. VINTAGE: Circa 1947-1950. SIZE: About 1-1/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver...

ARTIFACT: This is a badge from the 3rd Group of Moroccan Tabors. A Tabor is an assembly of 3 or 4 Goums, which are groups of Moroccan soldiers. VINTAGE: Circa late 1940's - early 1950's. SIZE: About 1-3/8" in diameter (3.5cm). CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950 badge for the French 3rd Garrison Company by Drago. The badge is beautifully enameled in red, black and gold and shows a tower. Ceci est un insigne pour le 3° Compagnie de Garnison circa 1950. L'insigne est magnifiquement...