French Army Aviation

ARTIFACT: This is a rare and beautiful French Air Force 259th Observer Squadron badge from the 1920s. The badge is a slender ring supporting a winged insect who holding two periscopes to his eyes. The insect is enameled in vibrant red and orange-yellow...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautifully detailed Anti Aircraft Defense of Paris badge by Bertrand. It shows soldiers around the Arc de Triomphe and the coat of arms of Paris. Ceci est un insigne superbement détaillés pour le Défense Contre les Avions (DCA) de...

ARTIFACT: This is a "shirt" size Free French Air Force wing/branch of service badge. The wing has a star at top and shows a crest bearing the Cross of Lorraine and reading F.A.F.L. (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres). VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is an early World War II French pilot badge made locally in North Africa. The badge is a wreathed wing with a flat five-pointed star at the top. VINTAGE: Circa early World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8" in height by 2" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an early World War II French pilot badge locally-made in North Africa. The badge shows an eagle against a wreath topped by a three-dimensional gold star. VINTAGE: Circa early World War II. SIZE: About 1-5/8" in height by 2"...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II Free French Air Crew pin-back badge. VINTAGE: World War II. SIZE: 1 1/4 " in width by 1 ½" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: gilt brass. ATTACHMENT: Safety-type pin soldered to the back...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful example of a rare Free French Air Force gold pilot rate badge. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: 1 ½" in width and 1 ½" in height when held at slight angle. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt brass...

ARTIFACT: This badge is a late 1930s through early World War II badge for the French 403rd Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment by Arthus Bertrand. Ceci est un insigne pour le 403 Regiment d' Artillerie de Defense Contre Avions faite par Arthus Bertrand circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s-World War II French/Free-French Aircraft Carrier badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-WWII. SIZE: About 1-5/8" in width by 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt silver with red enamel accents. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare badge from the 1st Escadrille Reconnaissance Group or the Bombardment Assault Group, GBA 1-5The badge is made by G. Moret and is maker-marked on the back beneath the catch for the pin. VINTAGE: 1930's-1940's. SIZE: 1" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare example of a 1930's French Air Force 34th Combat Group Badge with the insignias of the four squadrons that comprise the group: BR 224, BR 227, SAL 14, and SAL 18. VINTAGE: 1930's. SIZE: 1-1/2" in height x 1-1/2" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice quality circa mid-1930s French Air Force observer badge. The badge was a private purchase. It shows a golden winged star at the center of a beribboned wreath of oak leaves and laurels. VINTAGE: Circa mid-1930s...