WWII French Naval Badge for F-Class Destroyer "Le Fantastique" (The Whimsical)

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  • WWII French Naval Badge for F-Class Destroyer "Le Fantastique" (The Whimsical)
  • WWII French Naval Badge for F-Class Destroyer "Le Fantastique" (The Whimsical)
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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