France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

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...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1st Legion Mortar Company badge of the French Foreign Legion. This unit served at Dien Bien Phu. This badge is by Drago. VINTAGE: Circa 1954. SIZE: About 1-1/2" in width by 1-1/2" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold plated...