Scarce World War II Free French Navy Cruiser Montcalm Badge made in the USA by S. E. Eby

ARTIFACT:

This is a Scarce World War II Free French Navy Cruiser Montcalm Badge made in the USA by S. E. Eby.

This is a circa 1943 Free French Navy badge for the cruiser Montcalm. Montcalm, launched on October 26, 1935, was chosen to represent her native country at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Montcalm participated in the D-Day Invasion, taking position at Omaha Beach alongside fellow ship Georges Leygues. She was decommissioned May 1, 195The badge is by Eby of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the American port at which Montcalm was refitted in 1943.

VINTAGE:

World War II

SIZE:

Approximately 1-7/16” in height x 1-1/16” in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Enameled Brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with tongue type C catch.

MARKINGS:

1. E. EBY CO. PHILA.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. P05/26 MAJX12 LADEX05/31/26

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): Badge shows minor wear, and enamel details remain fully intact, overall nice patina.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.