France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a Large Second Empire France Guard Dragoons Helmet Plate from the 1850's. The design of the Second Empire guard dragoons helmet plate from the 1850s features a prominent central eagle, a symbol of power and military might, perched...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I French Madaille Militaire with Barbell Suspension with Wording on REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870 on front and VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE (FRENCH REPUBLIC 1870 on front and VALUE AND DISCIPLINE on back) VINTAGE: World War I...

ARTIFACT: This is a Lovely World War I 1914-1917 French Croix De Guerre Made with Palm & Star and Barbell Suspension. VINTAGE: World War I, circa 1914-1917. SIZE: Approximately: 3-7/8" in height x 1-1/2" in width (ribbon). CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a Wonderful 1914 - 1917 French Croix de Guerre with 2 Palms & 3 Stars & Barbell Suspension.If only it could talk! This Medal was Came with French Army Observer Badge converted to Pinback. VINTAGE: 1914 - 1917...

ARTIFACT: This is a Lovely & Well-Worn circa 1917 French Army Aircraft, Airship or Balloon Crew Badge Type 1 # 2935 with Barbell Suspension. VINTAGE: Circa 1917. SIZE: Approximately: Badge: 1-13/16" in height x 1-5/8" in width. / Barbell...

ARTIFACT: This is a Beautiful circa 1917 French Army Aircraft Airship or Balloon Crew Badge Type 1 # 2373 with Barbell Suspension. Silver Plated Bronze in Exceptional Condition. VINTAGE: World War I, circa 1917. SIZE: Approximately: Badge: 1-13/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a Lovely circa 1917 - 1918 French Army Pilot Badge Type 2 # 9595 with Barbell Suspension. VINTAGE: Circa 1917 - 1918. SIZE: Approximately: 1-3/4" in height x 2-1/4" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt and Silver-plated bronze...

ARTIFACT: This is a Gorgeous circa 1917 French Army Observer Badge Type 1 # 1920 Converted to Pinback most likely for wear by on America. This one Came with Croix de Guerre 1914 - 1917 with 2 Palms & 3 Stars. But since we have no biographical...

ARTIFACT: This is a Beautiful & RARE circa 1917 French Naval Observer Badge # 322 with Barbell Suspension. VINTAGE: World War I, 1917. SIZE: Approximately: 1-1/2" in height x 1-3/4" in width. / Barbell Suspension: 1-7/8" in length. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I Circa 1916 - 1917 French Pilot Small Studio Photograph from Lyon. VINTAGE: World War I, 1916 - 1917. SIZE: Approximately: photograph: 4-1/2" in height x 2-1/2" in width. Frame hard-paper backing on photo: 6-1/2" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a Wonderful well-worn World War I French Army Pilot Badge # B15272 circa 1917-1918. VINTAGE: World War I. SIZE: Approximately: 1-11/16" in height x 2-1/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold and silver plated bronze, brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare Early World War I French Fix Type Eagle Aviation Patriotic Badge in Gilt Bronze by ORIA.This is a French World War I pilot wing insignia. Such insignia were used to identify and honor individuals who had completed training and...