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A scarce original circa 1940 Second World War period London made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped nickel plated enamel example bearing a plain 'Cross of Lorraine'; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'B & E London.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, possibly professionally restored. Height 26mm.
Code: 62567
SOLD
A good original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force pilot's wing supporters badge'; small size gilt 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, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Wingspan 45mm. Height 22mm.
Code: 62522
45.00 GBP
A rare ORIGINAL post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force pilot's wing badge'; full size gilt brass example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' within a red, white and blue shield mounted with star and bearing a V shaped title below 'FAFL' (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres); the reverse impressed with official issue number '3210'. Good condition, complete with the correct style original pin fittings, hook a replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish has unfortunately been polished, minor crease to left wing. Wingspan 64mm. Height 30mm. 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: 62521
250.00 GBP
A good original Second World War period British made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilt wing inlaid with patriotic coloured enamels from the French flag, bearing an upright sword through the centre and inscribed 'FRANCE LIBRE'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Width 32mm.
Code: 62505
A scarce original circa 1940's British made 'Free French supporters badge'; gilt brass small map of France inlaid with blue enamel, with superimposed 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'FRANCE' standing boldly to the centre, in turn mounted on a slim bar, very typical of the period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 18mm. Width 44mm.
Code: 62446
75.00 GBP
A rare original circa 1940's British made 'Free French stick pin badge'; small 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 36mm.
Code: 62420
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 18mm.
Code: 62400
A good original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped gilt brass enamel example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'France Libre'; the reverse impressed 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 32mm.
Code: 62399
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilded brass circular example enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 19mm.
Code: 62377
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colours 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. Diameter 18mm.
Code: 62376
A rare original post 1940 Second World War period Australian made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped gilded brass enamel badge bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'France Libre'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Angus & Coote Jewellers Sydney' and impressed with official issue number '1044'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 32mm. Angus & Coote Jewellers was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1895.
Code: 61317
120.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters lapel 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 low issue number '4871S'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, 1940 with very faint '4'. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 61299
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 low issue number '9414S'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 20mm.
Code: 61298
25.00 GBP
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colour of the French flag, bearing the slimmer '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: 61249
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
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
20.00 GBP
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 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
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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