France French Army Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a French badge for the 4th Infantry Training School (CII 4) by Bertrand. The badge reads ILS S'INSTRUISENT POUR PACIFIER (they learn to pacify). par Bertrand. Ceci est un insigne pour le Centre d' instruction de l'Infanterie N 4 (CII4)...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s French Army badge for the 2° Groupe de Chasseurs Mécanisés (Mechanized Fighter Group - Tanks). Certain parts of this unit saw service in Algeria. The badge is by Drago, and shows a dragon perched upon a hunting horn...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s badge for the French 1st Regiment of Cuirassiers (armored) by Drago. The badge is beautifully enameled in blue, white and red, showing gold fleur-de-lis and a tower. Ceci est un insigne pour le 1st Regiment de Cuirassiers...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1958 French badge for the 1er Regiment d'Artillerie Coloniale (RAC). In 1958, the 1er Regiment d'Artillerie de Marine became the 1st RAC. The badge is by Drago and shows an anchor and cannon at the center of two swords topped with the...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful example of a post-1956 French Forces in North Africa badge. (Forces Françaises en Afrique du Nord). VINTAGE: Circa post-1956. SIZE: 2" in width by 1" in height (5cm by 2.5 cm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass,...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1950s badge for the 515th Transportation Group. The 515th was reorganized two years after the end of World War II and stationed in Algeria. The badge was cast in sand and enameled in Indochina from a Drago badge. It shows a...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice 3rd Colonial Artillery Regiment badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1953. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1-9/16" in height (26mm by 40mm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold-plated brass enamel and metal paint. ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1950s 32nd Artillery Regiment badge with Jeanne of Arc above the coat of arms of Vincennes. The badge is by Drago. VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s. SIZE: Approximately: 1-9/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a French badge for the Walking Group I-21 "Artois" by Augis. I/21 existed from April 1952 until early 1956, and flew Grumman F8F Bearcats in combat in Indochina. Ceci est un insigne pour le Groupe de Marche I/21...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful old French badge for the 8th Rifle Regiment in Tunisia circa 1947-50. The badge is nicely detailed with a fierce leopard. VINTAGE: Circa 1947-1950. SIZE: About 1-1/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver...

ARTIFACT: This is a badge from the 3rd Group of Moroccan Tabors. A Tabor is an assembly of 3 or 4 Goums, which are groups of Moroccan soldiers. VINTAGE: Circa late 1940's - early 1950's. SIZE: About 1-3/8" in diameter (3.5cm). CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950 badge for the French 3rd Garrison Company by Drago. The badge is beautifully enameled in red, black and gold and shows a tower. Ceci est un insigne pour le 3° Compagnie de Garnison circa 1950. L'insigne est magnifiquement...