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28-08-09, 09:30 AM
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2 FRENCH? BADGES FOR ID PLEASE
hi all
these 2 badges came in a big lot i just purchased. are they french and any idea what they are? thanks in advance bc 
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#2
28-08-09, 09:54 AM
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The first is a 1990 Austrian commemorative badge for a "winter run"
The second certainly appears French. The Crescent would usually indicate that it was for Muslim colonial troops - no idea which unit. Eddie
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28-08-09, 10:20 AM
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3rd Zouaves Regiment (3eme Regiment de Zouaves) apparently. An Infantry regiment of the French Army. Formed 1852 disbanded 1962. I have no idea of age or authenticity of this piece.
http://infaf.free.fr/ZOUAVE/ind_3Zouav.htm these are usually distinctive insignias worn on a pocket fob. Last edited by John Mulcahy; 28-08-09 at 11:39 AM. Reason: added comment on pocket fob.
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28-08-09, 11:34 AM
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Hi bc, having looked at the 3rd Zouaves, it's very,IMHO a copy. I have posted a link to show what an original looks like.Looking through the badge you can see the N/S attachment pin.
Jo http://77.img.v4.skyrock.net/772/ope...79_small_1.jpg
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#5
28-08-09, 12:44 PM
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If it can help, here are genuine ones.
1st pattern (lugs). Version a:  Version b:  2nd pattern: Maker: Drago Paris H.131 (lugs). Maker: I. Balme Saumur. (flat back, pin back). 
Last edited by L&BH; 28-08-09 at 12:56 PM.
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#6
28-08-09, 12:50 PM
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Another version by Drago:
 
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30-08-09, 07:30 AM
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thanks guys,
not anywhere near my fields of interest or wants. appreciate your input guys bc
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