France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s badge for the French 1st Regiment of Cuirassiers (armored) by Drago. The badge is beautifully enameled in blue, white and red, showing gold fleur-de-lis and a tower...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1958 French badge for the 1er Regiment d'Artillerie Coloniale (RAC). In 1958, the 1er Regiment d'Artillerie de Marine became the 1st RAC. The badge is by Drago and shows an anchor...

ARTIFACT: This is a French Army parachutist pre-military (school) badge, or brevet Preparation Militaire Parachutiste‏, by Arthus Bertrand. The badge is a golden sword behind a parachute and nicely...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...