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Steve1234

15-07-17 11:06 AM

France ww1

Hello can anyone reccomend a book on french ww1 buttons and insignia thanks

Bill A

15-07-17 03:59 PM

Hello Steve1234, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.

Badger44

16-07-17 01:40 PM

Hellenic Army Aviation

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Can anyone tell me whether this is a standard Greek Army Air Force patch, or if it was used in a UN operation, as it is in English?

half12

16-07-17 02:30 PM

Hi Steve,

What kind of ww1 french badges are you looking for ?
During ww1, french regiments were identified by numbered embroidered collar badges. Some exceptions for aviation and corps ...

Most of regimental enameled badges first appeared in the 30's.

Best regards .. Herve

Steve1234

18-07-17 09:14 PM

Buttons

Thanks so were french ww1 uniform buttons similar to the British army general service buttons used in ww1?

half12

19-07-17 07:36 AM

Hi Steve,

Before 1914, you can find some information here ...
http://militaria.wwii.free.fr/doc/-b...fr/boutons.htm

To summarize, during ww1, each corps has his own button : Infanterie metropolitaine, infanterie coloniale, cavalerie, artillerie, chasseurs ...

Best regards .. Herve

Steve1234

19-07-17 06:53 PM

Buttons

Thanks Herve for the great link and the information much appreciated.

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