Description
Early 1930's French Naval badge for F-Class Destroyer Le Fantastique (The Whimsical). Le Fantastique DA-16 was launched for active duty in 1936 as part of the 10th Light Division (10th DL). The pin is beautifully enameled and shows a clipper ship against a field of cobalt blue with a large golden F running the height of the pin.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:DRAGO PARIS.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAJX96 LIEX1/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows light wear and a heavy tarnish on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.