French airforce, cavalry, 20th leger
 

Hi, can any one identify this badge? thanks in advance, Mike

Hi Mike,

Nothing to do with airforce ... the "20e Escadron Leger du Levant" is a french period cavalry unit raised after 1927 in Lebanon with Alawites.

Be careful, theater made badges are very faked..

I hope it helps...

Best regards .. Herve

Hi Herve, thank you very much for the information. Is it possible they would have converted to armour? I'll photograph the back later and thanks again Mike

Hi Mike,

As far as I remember, this unit was only cavalry.

But there were various armoured cars and tanks units in Lebanon and Syria in 1920/40.
In french, a good article in Militaria magazine n°61 (august 1990)

Best regards .. Herve

Hi Herve, here is the back, best wishes Mike

Hi Mike,

Sorry, unfortunately it's a copy...

Best regards .. Herve

Hi Herve, thanks anyhow, it will do until I find a real one, best wishes and a Merry Xmas, Mike