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ARTIFACT:
This is a French badge for the DCA-DAT (Defence Against Aircraft - Air Defence of the Territory), an anti-aircraft artillery group formed in Tunisia in 1941. The badge was made locally in Tunisia and shows an eagle upon a crescent with two upward pointing artillery cannons. Ceci est un badge pour le DCA-DAT (Défense Contre les Aéronefs - Défense Aérienne du Territoire), un groupe d'artillerie anti-aérienne formés en Tunisie en 1941. L'insigne a été fait localement en Tunisie et en montre un aigle sur un croissant avec deux canons d'artillerie pointant vers le haut.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1940-1941.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 1-5/8" in width. Environ 3.2 cm par 4.1 cm.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sand-cast brass. Laiton moulé dans le sable.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal T pin with C catch. Horizontal broches T avec C attraper.
MARKINGS:
None. Rien.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. C'est à partir d'une collection de militaria française qui nous sera d'annonce plus sur les prochains mois. ebay MB/EX96 LAIEX1/12
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some light to moderate wear and tarnish. 7 (Très beaux): Le badge affiche quelques légères à modérées usure et ternir.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
