France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s French badge for the 25th Division d'Infanterie AŽroportŽe (DIAP), or 25th Airborne Infantry Division. In the second year of the Korean War, France was able to finance the establishment the 25th. It functioned as a United...

ARTIFACT: This is a excellent example of a WWI "Type 2" French Air Badge. VINTAGE: Circa WWI. SIZE: About 1-1/2" in width by 2" in height at it's tallest part CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver plated brass. ATTACHMENT: The pin attachment is missing...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1950s French 8th Signal Regiment/8Žme RŽgiment de Transmission badge. The insignia depicts the number 8 over a letter T with a shield; on the shield is a phoenix/dragonhead with an open beak and three bolt-like tongues...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920 single uniform shoulder board for the French Service AŽronautique. This group was formed in 1909 and later became a branch in its own right in 1933, when it was renamed L'ArmŽe de l'Air, or Army of the Air (Air Force). The...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920 officer kepi for the 1st Escadrille (Squadron) of the French Service AŽronautique. This group was formed in 1909 and later became a branch in its own right in 1933, when it was renamed L'ArmŽe de l'Air, or Army of the Air...

ARTIFACT: This is a late 1940s numbered badge for the Air Command Far East by Augis. The badge shows a chimera-like creature with red and light blue enameled details. C'est une fin des annŽes 1940 numŽrotŽs badge pour le Commandement de l'Air...

ARTIFACT: This is a locally-made hollow badge in silver-plated nickel circa 1950s for the Staff of the Air Indochina . The badge is a Shiva-like figure with wings perched upon an anchor that read AIR EXTREME ORIENT. Ceci est un badge fabriquŽs localement...

SUBJECT: This is a "shirt" size Free French Air Force wing/branch of service badge, and it is the only one I have ever seen in this size. The wing has a star at top and shows a crest bearing the Cross of Lorraine and reading F.A.F.L. (Forces...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a wonderful French Navy Special Unit (SEALS) beret badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1946-1954. SIZE: About 1-7/8" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Brass?Bronze?Silver? - and red enamel...

ARTIFACT: This is a French Foreign Legion Far East badge that shows the Legion's insignia against a red and green background and reads 3e R.E.I. (3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment). The border surrounding the inset has a wonderful serpentine background...

ARTIFACT: This is a French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) medal with star in the 1914-1918 style. The medal was given in France and Belgium for heroic acts in the course of service. The medal is a cross with crossed swords and a woman's head at center...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a very nice 342nd Parachute Signal Company badge. VINTAGE: Unknown. SIZE: About 1-1/4" in width by 1-3/4" in height (43mm by 31mm). CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Gold and silver plated...