1943 FNFL (Forces Navales Francaises Libres or Free French Navy) Cruiser Montcalm Badge by Eby
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1943 FNFL (Forces Navales Francaises Libres or Free French Navy) Cruiser Montcalm Badge by Eby

Code: omfr20001fnfl


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ARTIFACT: 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, 1957. The badge is by Eby of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the American port at which Montcalm was refitted in 1943.

VINTAGE: Circa 1943.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-1/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with C catch.

MARKINGS: S. 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. VCJX05 LABEX7/12 SAJJX08/21

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows only very minor wear to the enamel.

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