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A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940', additional bars top and bottom 'Les Francais de Grande-Bretagne' the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' and impressed with official issue number '4191'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with enamel flaw and surface scatches. Price reflects. Height 25mm.
Code: 60161
20.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example in the form of a 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' and official issue number 'S10472'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 60094
25.00 GBP
A good original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped gilded brass enamel badge bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and "France Libre"; the reverse with 'Regd No 83830' a registered, design and patent date of 1939. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 33mm.
Code: 60083
SOLD
A rare original circa 1940's British made 'Free French stick pin badge'; unmarked silver coloured miniature map of France, surmounted by a blue enamel 'V' for Victory symbol with superimposed 'Cross of Lorraine'. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting, enamel intact. Badge height 18mm. Overall with pin 35mm.
Code: 57969
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials 'AVF' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 59727
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 59637
A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940', additional bars top and bottom 'Les Francais de Grande-Bretagne' the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18" and impressed with official issue number '5059'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor nick to top scroll. Height 25mm.
Code: 59071
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials "AVF" (Amis des Voluntaires Francais). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 19mm.
Code: 58750
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials "AVF" (Amis des Voluntaires Francais). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 21mm.
Code: 58749
A very scarce original Second World War period 'Free French Day' fund raising celluloid tin button badge'; depicting the crossed Union Jack flag and Australian Red Ensign, above a crossed French and Free French flags with both forming a 'V for Victory' sign, the rim with half concealed maker's detals. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 58346
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge'; small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing a 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials "AVF" (Amis des Voluntaires Francais), over a 'Union Jack Flag. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright, small nick to white enamel in the 11 o'clock position, price reflects. Diameter 18mm.
Code: 58036
A scarce original wartime period French Exiles in the British Isles 'United Associations of Great Britain & France badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a rose, blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting the united flags of England and France above a 'Fleur de Lis'; the reverse with manufacturers details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham". Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 28mm.
Code: 57961
35.00 GBP
A good original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force pilot's wing supporters badge'; gilded brass example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' within a red, white and blue shield mounted with star and bearing a V shaped title below "F.A.F.L." (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Wingspan 45mm. Height 21mm.
Code: 57663
A rare original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force pilot's wing badge'; full size gilded brass example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' within a red, white and blue shield mounted with star and bearing a V shaped title below "F.A.F.L." (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres); the reverse impressed with official issue number "3413". Good condition, retaining the correct style original pin fittings, service wear to the enamel with stress marks and chips, gilt remains bright, complete with original black felt cloth backing. Wingspan 63mm. Height 39mm. The Free French Air Forces (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army.
Code: 57609
200.00 GBP
A rare original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy' large diamond-shaped brass and enamel badge bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine', worn by 'Forces Navales Françaises Libres' officers on the breast of their uniform, the reverse stamped with issue number "WR664" and with "Regd No 838307" a registered, design and patent date of early 1941. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, service wear to the enamel with stress marks both top and bottom. Height 64mm. Width 31mm.
Code: 53909
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