France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a private purchase circa 1930s French pilot badge. The badge is of a nice quality and has a gilt wing and star decorating a wreath of laurels. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately" 1-3/4" in height and 2-1/4" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s French Army of the Air (L'Armee de l'Air) pilot badge. The badge shows a gilt wing and star decorating a wreath of laurels. It is numbered 36758 on reverse. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately: 1-11/16" in height...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1920s issue French pilot badge. It is numbered on reverse. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s. SIZE: About 1-1/4" in height by 2-1/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver- and gold-plated brass. ATTACHMENT: Two...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful example of a French 1920's – 1930's Air Force squadron badge. VINTAGE: 1920's to 1930's. SIZE: 2 ¼" in width by ¾" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt and enameled brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare French Air Force Donation pin in brass and enamel. The pin reads "pour ceux de l'escadrille" – for those of the squadron. VINTAGE: 1930's. SIZE: ¾" in width by 1 7/8 in height. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: WWI French Maginot Line Badge. The Maginot Line was named after WWI soldier Andre Maginot and served as a defensive line against attack. The main fortifications included 22 large underground fortresses and 36 smaller fortresses, as well as...

ARTIFACT: This is a excellent example of a WWI era French "Cigogne de Guynemer" Spa 3 Stork Badge. It is a hand made jeweler piece, as is typical of many WWI French Squadron Insignia. VINTAGE: Circa WWI to early 1920's. SIZE: About 2" in width by...

ARTIFACT: This is a excellent example of a WWI French Aviation Patriotic Stork Pin. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: About 1-9/16" in width by 3/4" in height CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver Plated Brass. ATTACHMENT: "C" catch...

ARTIFACT: This is a superior example of a World War I French aviation patriotic pin. This pin closely resembles the French squadron pins, in fact it was made to look similar to a French pilot's badge. VINTAGE: Circa World War I. SIZE: About 3-3/4"...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1910's – 20's French Lifesaving Society Member Medal. The Lifesaving Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is the prevention of drowning and water related traumas. Established in 1898, the Society assumes the role of expert...

ARTIFACT: This pair of charming and beautiful leaded tin boxes was made by a French soldier in a work program for the wounded. Each box is engraved on the bottom with the soldier's name and battalion, P. Foussard of the 1st infantry hunter battalion, the...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War I M1915 French Army Artillery "Adrian" helmet. It comes to us from the estate of Lieutenant William Edwin Bown, a 397 T.M.U. (397 Transport Militaire Unite, Groupe Hemart) driver from East Aurora, New York who served...