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ARTIFACT:
Rare, late 1930's French Army of the Air squadron badge of GRII/33 (2nd Recon Group, 33rd sq.) Later Free-French, the badge is light blue enamel featuring a flying stork and above it, an axe in red enamel, designed by A. Augis in Lyon.
Taking the name "Savoy" November 3, 1943, he team at the end of that year Hawker Hurricane and in March 1944, Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire Mark V. After participating in the campaign of Tunisia, squadron arrived in Italy in May 1944 to fight alongside the 11th TAC / R American Squadron before reaching France where his flying level arises August 20, 1944, in Ramatuelle. His brilliant actions earned him two Mentions in the Army Air with attribution of war cross with palm. On 23 September, it is located in Dijon where it is converted to Spitfire Mark IX.
Prenant le nom de " Savoie " le 3 novembre 1943, il s'équipe dès la fin de cette même année de Hawker Hurricane puis, en mars 1944, de Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire Mark V. Après avoir participé à la campagne de Tunisie, l'escadrille débarque en Italie en mai 1944 et lutte aux côtés du 11th TAC/R Squadron américain avant de gagner la France où son échelon volant se pose le 20 août 1944, à Ramatuelle. Ses actions d'éclat lui valent deux citations à l'ordre de l'Armée aérienne avec attribution de la croix de guerre avec palme. Le 23 septembre, elle se trouve à Dijon où elle est transformée sur Spitfire Mark IX
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1930's
SIZE:
Approximately 1 ¼" x 7/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver and enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety style pin.
MARKINGS:
"A. AUGIS LYON"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX97 LCGEX1/15
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): Badge shows minor wear, nearly all of the enamel details remain fully intact, overall nice patina.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
