France French Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a great example of a World War II Free French Air Force badge with a Cross of Lorraine and FAFL (Forces AŽriennes Franaises Libres) initials. VINTAGE: World War II. SIZE: 2 " in width by 1 " in height. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1910-1912 French aviation industries bronze table medal. The face is divided into three parts, one showing a bi-plane, one showing a winged figure and one showing an airship. It reads NAVIGATION AERIENNE (aerial...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare World War II badge for French aviation cadets training in the United States. The badge is for the Centre de Formation du Personnel Navigant en AmŽrique (CFPNA), or Training Centre of Cabin Crew in America, which was formed...

ARTIFACT: This is a miniature from the 7th Alpine Chaser Battalion (7e Bataillon Chasseur Alpins). VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: " in width by 1 " in height (1.5cm by 2cm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver plated brass. ATTACHMENT: Screw-post and a...

ARTIFACT: This is the first French campaign medal, which was awarded in 1859 to the soldiers and sailors who served in the Italian War of Unification. The medal has an original ribbon and a silver hallmark (which has been partly scratched). The face of...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s French aviation cigarette case. One cover shows France in relation to its neighboring countries, and the other side shows France on her own with all of her largest communities labeled. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: This is an enameled World War II United Committee for French Relief pin by Cartier. The pin shows a crest in blue, white and red and reads WE HELP FRANCE. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 1-1/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful hand-painted World War II Allies "V for Victory" pin. The credit for first using the "V" sign in conjunction with "Victory" is given to the former Belgian Minister of Justice and broadcaster for the BBC, Victor de Laveleye...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare and magnificent World War I member badge for the Lafayette Flying Corps. The Lafayette Flying Corps was the umbrella name given to all American pilots who volunteered to serve with the French for one reason or another, and also...

ARTIFACT: Nice circa 1950's (?) French (?) camouflage jacket. The jacket features four flap button closure pockets on the front, the top breast pockets have original buttons intact. The elbows and shoulders are reinforced, the shoulders are gathered and...

ARTIFACT: WWI United States Navy Ship French Flag for flying when entering a foreign port. This large ensign is 5' x 8' and named in old ink to "L. B. Preston" VINTAGE: Circa WWI SIZE: Approximately 5' x 8' CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Wool, cotton...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified ArmŽe Franaise TrŽsor et Poste (French Army Treasury and Post Office) badge by Alexis Godillot. The badge shows an eagle with a rooster's head, a symbol popular after the fall of Napoleon through the Second Republic...