British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum (https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/index.php)

- Foreign Badges and Insignia (https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=32)

- - Possible French patch (https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85549)

Badger44

01-07-21 06:26 PM

Possible French patch

1 Attachment(s)

Can anyone tell me what this patch is, please. From its construction, it looks French to me. I would be grateful if anyone could confirm that it is French military, and what Unit wears it.

Colin S

01-07-21 06:29 PM

Looks French to me and in Foreign Legion colours, but I can’t help with the precise unit..

Badger44

01-07-21 06:59 PM

Thanks for the comment, Colin. I'm pleased that I'm not the only one who thinks it looks French. I can only hope someone does recognise it and post a reply on here.

3battalion

02-07-21 03:20 AM

WW2 236th Pioneer Corps Company.

The soldiers of this company were former members of the French Foreign Legion, hence the colours, who had chosen to fight with the Allies.

A nice formation sign and one I would be happy to have in my collection.

Well done

Paul

Badger44

02-07-21 06:16 PM

Many thanks for the information, Paul. I am delighted that it is British and for a Pioneer Coy. I see that it was formed from French volunteers, so I can perhaps be forgiven for thinking it was French!

All times are GMT. The time now is 12:14 PM.