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Old 26-02-17, 04:33 PM
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Default French colonial badge??

Any of our French friends out there Know what this badge might be.Looks French colonial to me,Moroccan perhaps. Its cast and hand finished in white metal. Many thanks in advance. Andrew
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Old 26-02-17, 05:34 PM
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Hi,

These silver badges, locally made in North Africa, showing Agades cross and looking like Saharian units badges, were sold as souvenirs.

Very few have been made for military units.

Best regards . Herve
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