WW2 Army & Army Group insignia/badges

[James18]

Hi all,

Does anyone know of any good online resources for army/army group/theatre badges and insignia?

For example, this website has a nice list of British badges, and a lot of American stuff is available on Wikipedia.

However, I have had no luck in finding similar source images for France or Italy. Both countries fielded numerous armies during the course of WW2, but aside from e.g. the 1re Armée I can't find anything.

Surely all of the pre-1940 French armies (several having been active during WW1) must have had their own badges? If so, what were they?

Also, does anyone know if the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces (WW2) had a badge, and if so, what it was?

Any sources that can be provided for WW2 army or army group (as distinct from battalion or division) badges would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance!

[lettman]

There are a lot of very good French badges here

http://le-marsouin.fr/

and here

https://insignes.com/en/new-products

but the vast majority are post-WW2. You could wade through their stock for earlier stuff or contact them directly with your requests.

[James18]

Thanks very much, greatly appreciated. I'll contact them and ask.

Anyone else?