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Old 30-09-17, 09:52 AM
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Default Unusual "Free French" commando ? nationality title in Bevo....info please

Can anyone kindly add any info on this one please ...its a full size WW2 "FRANCE" nationality title in what i believe is Bevo, cotton weave...i am unable to find other examples .
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Old 30-09-17, 05:47 PM
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Hi Steve,

As far as I know, very late/post ww2 production ... end 45/46, same construction as this 25e Division Aeroportée...



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Thanks Herve, it came with another french patch,which is a us made patch i believe.
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Hi Steve,

Yes, CEFI badge (Corps Expéditionnaire Français en Italie), looking US made.

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