France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

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...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful, large circa World War I French patriotic aviation pin shaped as a stock. The pin is in silver-plated copper. The stork is in a semi-upright stance and has an engaging look. . VINTAGE: Circa World War I...

ARTIFACT: Nicely maker marked French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword by Talaret & Cie in Paris. The ridged brass grip shows the number: "1831" with a line struck through and above the scratched out numbers: "477". On the opposite...

ARTIFACT: This is a French colonial helmet plate badge. VINTAGE: World War I. SIZE: The badge measures 2 7/8" in height and 2" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Painted steel. ATTACHMENT: Two prongs to be attached to helmet. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their breast...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their breast...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their...