1930s Badge for French Coastal Submarine Pallas Q-189/Insigne Pour Sous-Marin Côtier Pallas
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1930s Badge for French Coastal Submarine Pallas Q-189/Insigne Pour Sous-Marin Côtier Pallas

Code: omfr10005pa
$195.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s badge for the French coastal submarine second-class "Pallas" Q-189 by Arthus Bertrand (voici un insigne pour le sous-marin côtier 2eme classe "Pallas" Q-189 faite par Arthus Bertrand). Pallas was launched in 1936 and scuttled in 1942. The badge has some green enameled details, and shows the goddess Athena about to strike a blow with her sword. It reads LA MER EST MON ÉGIDE (the sea is my aegis/protective shield).

VINTAGE: Circa 1930s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 3/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.

MARKINGS: ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE; small mark on saddle.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX99 LAIEX1/12

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge has areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish and a couple of very small nicks to the enamel.

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