Extremely Rare French 22nd Foot Infantry North Africa Badge/Insigne très rare du 22° BMNA
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Extremely Rare French 22nd Foot Infantry North Africa Badge/Insigne très rare du 22° BMNA

Code: omfr20022bmna
$625.00


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ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare example of a French World War II badge from the 22nd Foot Infantry Battalion in North Africa (22e Bataillon Marche Nord Afrique). The badge is locally produced in stamped rather than engraved aluminum. The badge shows a crescent and a Lorraine cross, and shows the battalion's motto "Vae Victis" (Woe of the conquered) in the crescent.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: About 1 5/8" by 1 ¼" (4cm by 3.3cm).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Stamped aluminum.

ATTACHMENT: Uniquely manufactured pin with a covered safety-type catch.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a collection of French militaria which we will be listing more of over the next months. ebay VBEX08 LFBEX

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent) This badge shows some wear and minor tarnishing, but us in a generally great condition.

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