French Foreign Legion para badge

[ravrick]

Hi,
I was recently given this badge in amongst a lot of WW2 era British badges.
It looks very worn, any ideas as to which period this may have been worn in? A good quality badge marked on the rear - 'Drago 3 Rue de romainville Paris insignes militaries'

cheers,
Rick

[Destro1918]

Hi Rick

Your badge is also worn by Regular (Metropolitan) French Paras and is still worn currently, although i think Drago went out of production a few years ago.

Regards steve

[Voltigeur]

Originally Posted by ravrick

Hi,
I was recently given this badge in amongst a lot of WW2 era British badges.
It looks very worn, any ideas as to which period this may have been worn in? A good quality badge marked on the rear - 'Drago 3 Rue de romainville Paris insignes militaries'

cheers,
Rick

Hello Rick, about the Drago address at 3 rue de Romainville, the company made badge,at that location, during the 1952-1953 period.In 1993,Arthus-Bertrand bought the Drago stocks and name.

Jo

[ravrick]

Thanks Guys,
much appreciated,
Rick