France : Army 2nd Cuirassiers Regiment (2e Régiment de Cuirassiers) Formation Badge.

Two-tone metal unit distinctive for wear on a pocket fob. The reverse has two lugs for a securing pin and the makers name 'Drago Paris' and the pattern number 1063..
The regiment was descended from the Régiment Cardinal-Duc, which is at the top of the list of twelve cavalry regiments created by the same royal ordnance of 16 May 1635 - this made the 2nd Cuirassier Regiment the oldest su...  read more

Code: 53351

France : Army 1st Zouave Regiment {1er Régiment de Zouaves} Enamelled Formation Badge.

Silver metal and enamel pin-back unit distinctive as worn on a pocket fob. This colonial infantry regiment was formed in Algeria in 1837 and continued until 1960 when they were finally disbanded.prior to the looming Algerian independence in 1962.
There is no pattern number on the reverse but around the pin-plate is the partially obscured makers mark of what is probably 'Drago 25 Rue Bél...  read more

Code: 53350

France : Army 110th Infantry Regiment (110e Régiment d'Infanterie) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Silvered metal and enamel rectangular shield-shaped pin-back unit distinctive for wear on a pocket fob. The reverse is plain with no maker marks.
This regiment was originally formed in 1772 and was finally dissolved as a result of defence savings in 2014.
Mint condition.  read more

Code: 53349

France : Military Selection Centre No 2 (Centre de Sélection No 2 (C.d.S.2) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Gilt metal and enamel unit distinctive as worn on a pocket-fob. The reverse bears the pattern number G.1559 and the maker's details 'Drago-Paris' together with two lugs and securing pin.  read more

Code: 53348

France : Military Selection Centre No 1 (Centre de Sélection No 1 (C.d.S.1) Enamelled formation badge on Leather Pocket-fob.

Silvered metal and enamel pocket fob badge mounted on a brown leather fob by loops and securing pin on the reverse. The makers name 'A.B Paris' appears on the back of the badge together with the pattern no G.1179.  read more

Code: 53347

France : International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Pèlerinage Militaire International a Lourdes) Participants Formation Badge.

Silver metal pin-back (pin present but hook missing) badges as worn on a pocket fob by participants in the Lourdes annual military pilgrimage. No makers mark present.  read more

Code: 53346

France : Army 1st Hussars Regiment (1e Régiment de Hussards) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Silvered metal and enamel pin-back unit distinctive for wear on a pocket fob. The reverse bears the makers name 'Drago. Paris' and the pattern number H.295.
Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 53345

France : Army 3rd Hussars Regiment (3e Régiment de Hussards) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Gilt and enamel shield-shaped pin-back unit distinctive for wear on a pocket fob. The reverse bears the makers name 'Y.Boussemart' and the pattern number H.170.
The regiment was originally formed in 1764 as the Esterhazy- Houzard and became the 3rd Hussars in 1791..
Mint condition.  read more

Code: 53344

France : French Forces in Germany (Forces Françaises Allemagne) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Gilt and enamel shield-shaped unit badge for wear on a pocket fob.The reverse has two loops for a securing pin and bears the makers name 'Drago Paris' and the pattern number G.893.
Formed at the end of World War II to occupy the French zone of defeated Germany.
Excellent condition with no enamel damage.  read more

Code: 53343

France : 21st Marine Infantry Regiment (21e Régiment d'Infanterie de Marine) Enamelled Formation Badge.

Gilt and enamel pin-back unit distinctive as worn on a pocket-fob. The reverse bears the maker's details 'Drago-Paris'.
This unit, nick-named The Porpoises, has come and gone several times since its foundation in 1831 but has existed in its current form since 1955.
At the base of the badge is the unit motto " Croche et tient" (Hook and hold}..
Very good condition with no e...  read more

Code: 53342