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ARTIFACT:
This is a Rare World War II Free French Navy Submarine Sous Marin Perle Badge US Made in Sterling.
French submarine Perle: Perle was a Saphir-class submarine built for the French Navy in the mid-1930s. Laid down in 1931, she was launched in July 1935 and commissioned in March 1937. In November 1942, after Operation Torch, Perle joined the Allied fleet. While returning from refitting in the United States, Perle was mistaken for a U-boat by an aircraft from the British ship Empire MacCallum and sunk.
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 3-4" in height x 1-1/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop-in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBBX22 LEGEX10/10/22
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear and nice patina.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
