Militaria: Era or Period of Conflict

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s Federation Francaise de Natation (FFN) lapel pin with the letters FFN and a rooster in blue, white and red enamel. The FFN began in 1920 and is still in existence today. VINTAGE: Circa 1930's. SIZE: About 5/16" in width...

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 nice French Colonial Troops Moroccan 4th Zouaves badge with a beautiful lion design. The Badge is Maker-Marked by Mourgeon of Paris. VINTAGE: Circa 1930's. SIZE: About 1-3/16" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver plated...

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 circa 1920s-1930s French newspaper reporter's badge from L'Intransigeant (Uncompromising). The newspaper first came of the presses in 1880 and continued in print until the Vichy takeover. During its four decades the newspaper's stance...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice pre - World War II French Colonial Moroccan 4th Zouaves badge. It has no maker mark.  VINTAGE: Ca 1930's. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/8" in diameter (3 cm). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver and gold-plated brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a private purchase circa 1930s French pilot badge. The badge is of a nice quality and has a gilt wing and star decorating a wreath of laurels. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately" 1-3/4" in height and 2-1/4" in width...

ARTIFACT: WWI French Maginot Line Badge. The Maginot Line was named after WWI soldier Andre Maginot and served as a defensive line against attack. The main fortifications included 22 large underground fortresses and 36 smaller fortresses, as well as...

ARTIFACT: This is a excellent example of a WWI era French "Cigogne de Guynemer" Spa 3 Stork Badge. It is a hand made jeweler piece, as is typical of many WWI French Squadron Insignia. VINTAGE: Circa WWI to early 1920's. SIZE: About 2" in width by...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War I M1915 French Army Artillery "Adrian" helmet. It comes to us from the estate of Lieutenant William Edwin Bown, a 397 T.M.U. (397 Transport Militaire Unite, Groupe Hemart) driver from East Aurora, New York who served...

ARTIFACT: This is a French colonial helmet plate badge. VINTAGE: World War I. SIZE: The badge measures 2 7/8" in height and 2" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Painted steel. ATTACHMENT: Two prongs to be attached to helmet. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their breast...