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- - - FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION POCKET BADGES, BERET BADGES, RANK INSIGNIA, FOURAGERES / INSIGNES de la LEGION ETRANGERE - - -
10dt/t4 FRENCH/FOREIGN LEGION DOG TAG.  BLANK. BRIGHT Stainless/polished steel. Complete with 26"/66cm beaded chain.  Unknown era.  Mint- $ 28.00
10dt/re/01 4th LEGION REGIMENT "DOG TAG" ID BRACELET DISC.  Circa 1940s (?) 1950s (?)  Galvanised (?) Steel plaque.  Obverse top stamped B BAUCHE  RE  0572 16831 Obverse bottom stamped 0572 16831 RE  Reverse top & bottom sections are each marked  GS 0+. This partially lightly stamped  & looks partially engraved.  Original & etremely rare LEGION issue. (RE=Regiments Etrangers).    (Shown appx. 1.5x actual size -150de-cr=Oct 2017)  No bracelet chain as it was acquired years ago.  Wear & light rust(?) in centre.   Good/vg $ 40.00
b355/s101-dp/e COMMANDANT de la LEGION ETRANGERE. (COMLE)   Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.   Pastille stamped DRAGO PARIS   Exc- $ 12.00
g4987/grle-bs LEGION RECRUITING UNIT. (GROUPEMENT RECRUTEMENT de la LEGION ETRANGERE=G.R.L.E.)    Bright, high shine golden Gilt Metal.   2 Lugs.  Pebbled reverse marked  BOUSSEMART 2007 and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G4987      Mint-  SOLD
b340/s109-ab/s D.C.R.E.  (DEPOT COMMUN des REGIMENTS ETRANGERS). Type 1.  1946-47.  Plain reverse marked  A. BERTRAND PARIS.    NOTE: No pin.  Wear on reverse.  Otherwise.....       vvg $ 25.00
b340s109-ab D.C.R.E.  (DEPOT COMMUN des REGIMENTS ETRANGERS). Type 1.  1933-50.  Tarnished Brass & enamel.  Plain reverse marked  A. BERTRAND PARIS.   Flat pastille stamped with Bertrand hallmark.  NOTE: 2 colour manufacturing flaw in red.  Steel colour pin but appears to be factory original. Otherwise....  vvg $ 55.00
b00s411/a-r76 L'INDOMPTABLE.  Grey metal & enamel.  Granular reverse marked DRAGO PARIS R76            Mint $ 18.00
 
b290s387-dp/L FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY BERET "FLAMME".  1958-61.  Light Brass.  No number in bomb. (Used by all units)  2 lugs.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS   Mint- $  30.00
b292/d-rom LEGION INFANTRY BERET BADGE. 1963-1989.  (Round).   Brass/Gilt metal.  2 lugs.  Hashmarked Reverse marked  INSIGNES MILITAIRES G.1772 DRAGO - RUE DE ROMAINVILLE - PARIS  Exc $ 10.00
b292/s LEGION INFANTRY BERET BADGE. 1963-1989.  (Round)     Plain reverse.  2 lugs  NO MAKER'S MARKS.      vvg $  8.00
b292/J LEGION INFANTRY BERET BADGE. 1963-89.  (Round)  2 lugs.    Reverse marked  J. BALME SAUMUR.       Mint $  9.00
b292-dp LEGION INFANTRY BERET BADGE. 1963-89.  (Round)  2 lugs.  Hashmarked Reverse marked    DRAGO PARIS.   Slightly tarnished but....... Mint- $ 12.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION WORLD WAR TWO / PROVISOIRES et VOLONTAIRES 1939-40
b356s378-r75 DEPOT de la LEGION ETRANGER de SATHONAY.  1939-40  Hashmarked reverse stamped DRAGO PARIS  R75.  Pastille stamped DRAGO PARIS  Mint- $ 22.00
b155s381 1e REGIMENT de MARCHE de VOLONTAIRES ETRANGERES.   (1e RMVE-21e RMVE)   1939-40.  Translucent enamel.  Green over red.  Gold grenade & lettering.  Tarnished grey metal reverse.  No maker's marks.  It looks like it might have a glossy, clear coating on the front.  The dull green area in the image is just shadow.    Mint- $ 30.00
b156s382/abd/s 2e REGIMENT de MARCHE de VOLONTAIRES ETRANGERES.  (2e RMVE-22e RMVE)    1939-40.  Reverse marked ARTHUS BERTRAND  PARIS  DEPOSE.   NOTE:  Pin & Pastille are missing.  Pitting and missing finish areas on front.      Good+ $ 20.00
b156s382/abd 2e REGIMENT de MARCHE de VOLONTAIRES ETRANGERES.  (2e RMVE-22e RMVE)    1939-40.  Reverse marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS DEPOSE.    NOTE: Crooked pin. Pastille is lifted slightly at the bottom.  Tarnished.  vvg+ $ 40.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION AUXILLIAIRES / AUXILLERIES
b358s118-r83 GROUPEMENT AUXILIAIRES ETRANGERES No. 2.   (Auxilleries Group 2)   1946.  Silver metal & enamel.  Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARI  R83      Reverse tarnished, otherwise....              Mint $ 25.00
b359s120 GROUPEMENT AUXILIAIRES ETRANGERES No. 4.   (German occupation Auxilery Group #4)   1946.  Silver metal. Red, green, gold & black enamel.  Factory cut holes in each corner.  Flat, dark grey painted reverse.   No maker's markings.  Possibly made in Germany, post WWII.  MEASURES 40mm X 25mm (1 9/16" x 1")  NOTE: Tarnish around the holes & a light scratch across the top left.           vg/vvg $ 150.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION SUPPLY & REPAIR UNITS in the FAR EAST / UNITES de L.E. du MATERIEL en EXTREME ORIENT
b343s364-dep 4e COMPAGNIE REPARATION de la LEGION ETRANGERE (CRLE)   4th Legion Medium Repair Coy.  1950-51.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO - PARIS - NICE 43, RUE OLIVIER METRA   DEPOSE     (Shown appx. 1.5x actual size)  NOTE: Pin & pastille have been reattached. Badge is tarnished,  otherwise  ...         Exc $ 40.00
b345s366-rom 5e COMPAGNIE MOYENNE de REPARATION de la LEGION ETRANGERE  (CMRLE)   (5th Legion Medium Repair Coy)  1951-55.  Grey metal & enamel.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO - PARIS - NICE   3, RUE DE ROMAINVILLE    NOTE: Pin & both pastilles are AWOL,  otherwise              Exc $ 30.00
 
FAR EAST FOREIGN LEGION TRANSPORT UNITS / UNITES de LEGION ETRANGERE du TRAIN en EXTREME ORIENT
b346s368-dp COMPAGNIE LEGIONNAIRE de TRANSPORT No. 2/519.  (Group 519, 2nd Transport Cie.)  1949.  Bright Gilt & enamel.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS   No makers stamp on pastille.                 Mint- $ 20.00
b349s370-dom COMPAGNIE LEGIONNAIRE de TRANSPORT L.E. No. 3/516.  (Group 516,3rd Transport Cie.)  1950-53.  Grey metal, red & green enamel.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO - PARIS - NICE  43. RUE OLIVIER METRA  DEPOSE   Pastille stamped DRAGO PARIS    NOTE: Original pin & pastille have been re-attached with epoxy glue.  Otherwise....        Exc $ 30.00
b351s371 1e COMPAGNIE de TRANSPORT et de QUARTIER GENERAL. (1st Transport Cie.)  1951-54.  Transluscent enamel.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO - PARIS - NICE  43. R. OLIVIER METRA  G939          NOTE: Enamel has some cracking.  Pin has been replaced.  Overall.....             Good- $ 38.00
b252s372/b-dom 2e COMPAGNIE de TRANSPORT et de QUARTIER GENERAL. (Type 2).  (2nd Transport Cie.)  1951-54.   Tarnished silver metal & enamel with Legion grenade & gilt pagoda attached.  Smooth reverse marked  DRAGO - PARIS - NICE  43. R. OLIVIER METRA  2 pastilles, both stamped   DRAGO  PARIS      Tarnished but.....    Exc $ 50.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION DETACHMENTS / DETACHEMENTS LEGION ETRANGER 
b85/s113-ab D.L.E.C.  (DETACHEMENT LEGION ETRANGERE des COMORES).   1973-75.  Bright gilt & enamel.  Black grenade.  Flat reverse marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS.  Pastille stamped  ARTHUS BERTRAND 46 R. DE RENNES.   Exc $ 12.00
 
 1st FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT / 1er REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b4/s131bz/ber 1e R.E.I. .  4e BON BATAILLON FORMAT CORPS / 4th AUTONOMOUS BN.  1937-39.  Bronze metal.  Green & translucent red enamel.  Horizontal pin with flat pastille. Smooth reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS 25 Rue BERANGER.   DEPOSE  (Partially obscured by pastille).  NOTE:  Because of the design of the badge some of the maker's stamp is less pronounced.  Looks like some wear to the lettering in the top arc. Honest, heavy patina. (90 year old badge)   Otherwise.....             Exc- $ 145.00
b2s128/rom 1er R.E.I.  TYPE 1.  (Globe) 1950-55.  Hashmarked reverse. Original Drago Romainville.   ....NOTE: Pastilles & pin removed.  Reverse partially filed down.  Partial marking visible.   RAGO-PARIS-   UE DE ROMAINV    3mm chip in green enamel, bottom left corner.  Otherwise.....   vvg+ $ 12.00
b3/s108/pd 1e R.E.I..  TYPE 2.   1955. Wavy reverse marked  PUBLIDEAL BORDEAUX.    NOTE: Lucite covering has yellowed.          vg $ 10.00
b22s121-fia 1e R.E.   C.C.S.R.  (Command & Services Coy)  BRIGHT gilt & enamel.  Pebbled reverse marked FIA LYON EDIT.         Mint/- $ 29.00
01ccsr/pt-ber 1e R.E.   C.C.S.R.  PELOTON TRANSPORT.   (Transport Platoon)  Gilt & enamel.  1 clutch-back type pin.  Flat reverse marked  BERAUDY (FRANCE)  TEL 73 82 34 34    Mint- $ 35.00
b12s134-d74 1e  R.E.I. / C. S. P.  (COMPAGNIE SAPEURS- PIONNIERS)  2 lugs. Plain reverse marked DRAGO PARIS R74.      Exc- $ 22.00
b20s126-dp 1er R.E.I. / C.P.L.E.  (COMPAGNIE PIONNIERS de la LEGION ETRANGERE)  Flat pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS G2236.        Exc- $ 12.00
b20s126-dp2 1e R.E.I.   C.P.L.E.  (COMPAGNIE PIONNIERS de la LEGION ETRANGERE)  Silver metal & enamel,  Flat pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.  Slight wear near inner circle at 4 & 5 o'clock.  Otherwise....   Exc $ 15.00
b20s126-d2236 1e R.E.I.   C.P.L.E.  (COMPAGNIE PIONNIERS de la LEGION ETRANGERE)  Silver metal & enamel.  2 lugs.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS  G2236    Wear to outer finish.  Otherwise....  vg- $ 15.00
b1s388-c/v 1e R.E.I. BERET "FLAMME".  1958-61.  Gilt.  Hashmarked reverse marked  COURTOIS PARIS   Single screw post.    Screw post replaced.  With matching nut. Knicks in centre flame & finish wear to high areas, otherwise....       vvg $ 20.00
 
2nd FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT / 2eme REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b29s161a REGIMENT de MARCHE de La LEGION ETRANGERE D'EXTREME ORIENT (RMLE/EO) (2eme R.E.I.).  TYPE I.   1945-46.  Brass, enamel paint.  Pastille stamped with ARTHUS BERTRAND Hallmark.      Mint- $ 95.00 
b38s164/b-abab 2e R.E.I.  COMPAGNIE MONTEE.  Small Model. (Mounted Coy)  1935.  Grey metal & transluscent enamel.  Granulated reverse marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS   Pastille stamped ARTHUS BERTRAND 46 R. DE RENNES PARIS   Mint- $ 40.00 
b35s163ab 2e R.E.I.  2e BATAILLON.  (2nd Battalion/2nd Inf. Rgt)  1938.  Bright gilt.  White, red & green enamel.  Flat reverse marked  A B PARIS at bottom. (Arthus Bertrand)      Mint- $  28.00 
b31s58-dom/c2 2e R.E.I., TYPE 1.  SMALL MODEL.   1947-57.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked.  DRAGO-PARIS-NICE 43 RUE OLIVIER METRA DEPOSE.   Flat pastille.  (Depose at bottom right)                                                 Exc- $ 40.00 
b31s58-dom 2e R.E.I., TYPE 1.  SMALL MODEL.   1947-57.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked.  DRAGO-PARIS-NICE 43 RUE OLIVIER METRA    Flat pastille.    NOTE: Floppy pin and bent at top right.  Otherwise.......  Exc-/vvg+ $ 40.00 
b34s136/dp-L 2e R.E.I.  TYPE 2.   1957-present. Hashmarked reverse marked   DRAGO PARIS   Long pastille.          Exc $ 10.00
b49s146 2e R.E.I.   C.C.S.  (Command & Support Cie)   Pebbled reverse marked J. BALME SAUMUR.          Mint $ 23.00
b51s145-del 2e R.E.I.   C.E.A.   TYPE 3. CENTRAL AFRICAN REP. 1982. DETACHMENT BOUAR.  (Support & Recon Company. in R.C.A.)  Badge created in 1982 while the unit was in the C.A.R. as part of detahcment BOUAR.  Gilt & enamel.  Black behind the number 2. 2 piece badge with the elephant being riveted through the front.  Pebbled reverse marked Y.DELSART 89100 SENS   NOTE: The pin is slightly wobbly and is loose from the top clip.  Otherwise..... Mint- $ 30.00
b63/s153 2e R.E.I.   C.I.S.   (Specialist Instruction Coy.)  1983-??  Grey metal. Blue, red & Lt. green enamel.  Flat reverse marked F.I.A. Ed. LYON      Exc $ 25.00
b59s141 2e R.E.I.   3e  COMPAGNIE.  TYPE 1      Bright gilt & Grey metal.  Reverse marked FIA LYON.    Mint $ 25.00
b60/v 2e R.E.I.   4e  COMPAGNIE.   (2nd Inf. Rgt, 4th Company). Stick pin & C catch.  Smooth/flat BRIGHT gilt reverse with '58' stamp.   Mint $ 20.00
b43s157-dp 2e R.E.I.   5e COMPAGNIE de TRANSPORT GROS PORTEURS.  (Heavy Tansport Co.)  1966-67.  Hashmarked reverse marked.  DRAGO PARIS.  2 Lugs.     Mint $ 15.00
tap125/6 2e R.E.I.  E.F.A.O.  BOUAR.  TYPE 1.   (French Operational Elements in Central African Republic 1980s)  3 piece.  Narrow buffalo head, Yellow anchor.  Gilt, grey metal & enamel.  Flat  reverse marked Y. DELSART 89100 SENS.      Exc $ 25.00
b64s138 2e R.E.I.  TIREUR d'ELITE BREVET.  (Sniper Qualification)  Long horizontal pastille & pin.  Reverse marked FRAISSE.       Tarnished but......      Exc $ 75.00
b28s391a 2nd FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. (2eme R.E.I.).  1964-68.  FER-A-MULE    Grey metal.  2 lugs.  No makers markings -as made/issued. [REFER: AJ Mitchell Collecting Legion Insignia Vol II.  Pages 123/4]        Mint- $ 40.00
b382ajmII/125c 2nd LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. (2eme R.E.I.)  1989-   Gilt metal.  2 lugs. Flat reverse marked  COINDEROUX  PARIS and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G3840.   [REFER: AJ Mitchell Collecting Legion Insignia Vol. II.  Page 125]   Mint- $ 12.00
 
3rd FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT / 3eme REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b---s165/c-au 3e R.E.I.   TYPE 5.       Matte gilt.  Small letters. Pebbled reverse marked A. AUGIS  28.MEE ST BARTHELEMY LYON    Long Pastille.       Exc- $ 30.00
b---/s165dom-D 3e R.E.I.   TYPE 5.   1950's issue.  Small letters. Irregular hashmarks. Long pastille.  Reverse marked DRAGO - PARIS - NICE   43, RUE OLIVIER METRA.    NOTE: Previous owner removed the pin & pastille & filed down the solder which removed some of the hashmarks & stamps.  Otherwise....    vg $ 10.00
b000s168 3e R.E.I.    C.E.A.  (Reconnaissance & Support Coy)      Flat Reverse marked   DRAGO    NOISIEL  MARNE-LA-VALLEE .     Mint $ 35.00
b88s169-ns 3e R.E.I.   C.C.S.  TYPE 1.   1981-????.   Light green & Red enamel & gilt.  Hashmarked reverse  DRAGO NOISIEL MARNE LA VALLEE. (Note that LLEE is double-stamped)    Mint- $ 20.00
b88s169#391 3e R.E.I.   C.C.S.   TYPE 1.  NUMBERED.   1981-present.   Dark green & Red enamel & gilt.  Hashmarked reverse  DRAGO PARIS.  Pastille stamped  DRAGO PARIS.  Engraved in the back is the issue number 391.       Exc+ $ 30.00
3rei/ccs2 3e R.E.I.   C.C.S.   TYPE 2.  "SELVA".    2 piece badge.  Bright Gilt, red & green enamel. gilt.  Pebbled reverse  No makers stamp (Unmarked GUYMO)       Mint- $ 30.00
b89/s166 3e R.E.I.   2e COMPAGNIE.  (Minotaur/centaur)     . FIA stamp in right front corner.  No makers mark on reverse.  As made.    Mint- $ 17.00
b82s171 3e R.E.I.   5e COMPAGNIE du 2e BATAILLON.   1956-62.  Brass & glossy enamel paint.  Flat reverse  DRAGO PARIS.  Flat pastille.  vvg $ 45.00
b83s116 3e BATAILLON de MARCHE  de la LEGION ETRANGERE. (BMLE).   1962-6445.   Light green & Red enamel & gilt.  Reverse marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS G1883.  Hallmarked pastille.      vg/vvg- $ 25.00
b83s116-2 3e BATAILLON de MARCHE  de la LEGION ETRANGERE. (BMLE).   1962-6445.   Dark green & Red enamel & gilt.  Reverse marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND 46 R. DE RENNES PARIS   Hallmarked pastille.      Exc $ 15.00
jft36/j-s C.E.C. GUYANE.  (Commando Training Centre. Jungle school, French Guyane). 2 lugs.  Reverse marked  GS50 but no maker's markings Mint $  20.00
3rei/colo 3e R.E.I. PITH HELMET BADGE. (Casque Coloniale)    Stamped Bronze. 2 fold-over pins.   No markings.  1950's?  Variation?            Exc/vvg $ 20.00
b382s393/a-73 3rd LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. (3e R.E.I.). NUMBERED.  Worn in Madagascar & Guyane 1971-76.  Golden gilt metal.  2 original screw posts with original matching nuts (1 nut marked DRAGO PARIS)  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.  The issue number 73 engraved into the flat area in the middle of the badge.  (Numbered badges were usually issued to officers & senior NCO's.        Mint- $ 35.00
b382/3c/arg 3rd INFANTRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. ARMOR UNITS. (3eme R.E.I.)  1989?-   Silver Metal. 2 lugs. COINDEROUX  PARIS and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G3840.  MEASURES: 46mm X 40mm (1¾" x 1½")                Mint- $ 15.00
 
4th FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT / 4eme REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b91s186/b 4e R.E.I. (Not 4e RE) 1950's  Vintage badge with transluscent enamel. Pastille stamped  COURTOIS PARIS.   Old red felt loose on the back.   NOTE damaged to enamel & wear.....otherwise vg- $ 15.00
b93s186/a-dp 4e R.E.I.   Transluscent red & green enamel.   Irregular Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Pastille  stamped  DRAGO PARIS.    Tarnished but still.....    Exc $ 15.00
b93s186/a-dpv1 4e R.E.I.   Grey metal.  Red and dark green enamel.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS G2816.   Long Pastille.   Exc $ 15.00
b93s186/a-dpv2 4e R.E.I.   Grey metal.  Red and dark green enamel.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS G2816.   Long Pastille.   Exc $ 15.00
b93fob 4e R.E. INFANTRY LEATHER FOB.  Tan leather with red stitching.        (Also 1er R.E.) vg $  4.00
b106s187-dp 4e R.E.I.   1e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1955-1963  Gilt & blue enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.         Exc+ $ 10.00
b106s187-dp2 4e R.E.I.   1e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  (1955-1963)   Gilt & vintage blue enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.   Sloppy pastille soldering, but maybe factory done.  Maybe not?  NOTE: 10mm x 2mm CHIP in blue enamel at 8 o'clock & 1mm x 2mm CHIP at 1 o'clock.  Otherwise...    Exc $ 10.00
b108s188-dp 4e R.E.I.   2e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1955-1964  Silver metal, vintage blue & white enamel.   Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.   NOTE: 3mm chip at 11o'clock.  Otherwise......    Exc $ 10.00
b108s188-dp2 4e R.E.I.   2e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.    1955-1964  Silver metal, vintage white & blue enamel.   Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.    NOTE: Chips at 4, 6, 10, 11 & 12 o'clock.  Otherwise......     Exc $ 10.00
  b108s188-dp3 4e R.E.I.   2e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1955-1964   Silver metal, white & blue enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.          Exc $ 20.00
b108s188-dp4 4e R.E.I.   2e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.   (1955-1964)   Silver metal & vintage blue enamel.   Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.  NOTE: 3mm chip in blue enamel at 8, 5 & 3 o'clock. 1mm chip in blue enamel at 1 o'clock,  Scratches in white enamel .  Otherwise......  Exc $ 30.00
b110s189-dp 4e R.E.I.   3e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1956-1963   Gilt metal, vintage & blue white enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Pastille stamped  DRAGO PARIS.     NOTE: Light discolouration marks in white & small chip at 6o'clock.  Otherwise......          Exc $ 15.00
b111s197-dp 4e R.E.I.  4e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.    (1956-1963)  Silver metal, vintage blue & white enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.    Small Pastille.  Exc $ 30.00
b112s191-dp 4e R.E.I.   5e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  (1956-1963)    Gilt metal, blue & white enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.   NOTE: Superficial scratches in the clear coat over enamel.  Otherwise......     Mint- $ 30.00
b113s198-dp/L 4e R.E.I.   6e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1956-1964   Silver metal, vintage blue & white enamel.   Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   2 Small Pastille.  NOTE: 3mm chip at 10 o'clock.  Otherwise......   Exc $ 15.00
b113s198-dp/g 4e R.E.I.   6e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.   (1956-1964)   Silver metal & vintage blue enamel.   Irregular hashmarked reverse marked   DRAGO PARIS.   2 Small Pastille.    NOTE: Fine scratches? cracks? in white enamel.  Otherwise......  vvg $ 25.00
b113s198dp/s 4e R.E.I.   6e COMPAGNIE PORTEE.  1956-1964   Silver metal, vintage blue & white enamel.   Plain reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   2 Small Pastille.      NOTE: 3mm chip at 11 o'clock.  2 pastilles and pin missing.  Otherwise......           vvg+ $ 13.00
b115/s192b-dp 4e R.E.I.  / COMPAGNIE REGIMENTAIRE.   1955-62.  Gilt metal, vintage white & dark blue enamel.  Grenade in relief.   Irregular Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.  Small Pastille. A few tiny, minor marks & fine, light scratch in enamel.  Overall.....          Exc $ 30.00
b115s192b-r84 4e R.E.I.  COMPAGNIE REGIMENTAIRE.     Gilt & blue enamel.  Grenade in relief.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS R84.  Smooth Pastille.    Mint- $ 15.00
b114s190-dp 4e R.E.I.  / COMPAGNIE de BASE. (Base Company)  1955-62.  Gilt metal,  blue & white enamel.  2 piece badge. Boar's head in relief.   Irregular Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Small Pastille.   "Water" type ring in clear coat at 3-5 o'clock.  3 tiny chips in gilt on boars head but hard to see with the naked eye.  Otherwise....  Mint- $ 30.00
b121s201-dom 4e R.E.I.   PELOTON REPARATION de la LEGION ETRANGERE.  (P.R.L.E.) (Repair Platoon)  1950-52.  Gilt with green & red enamel.  Irregularly Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO- PARIS-NICE  43, RUE OLIVIER METRA.  DEPOSE stamped at bottom centre but hard to see behind the pin catch.  Flat pastille.    Exc-/vvg $ 125.00
b118s195/a 4e R.E.  1e COMPAGNIE D'ENGAGES VOLONTAIRES du R.I.L.E.   (Recruit Sorting Coy.)  1978 - ????  Grey metal & transluscent enamel.  Flat reverse marked  Y. DELSART  89100 SENS   Small flaw in enamel in bottom right of "C"        Mint- $ 20.00
b106s187-dn 4e R.E.   3eme COMPAGNIE. (Dodge Truck & Star)    Pebbled Reverse marked DRAGO MARNE LA VALLEE        Mint $ 10.00
b115s192/b-675 4e R.E.   C. C. S.  TYPE 1.  NUMBERED.   (Command Coy.)   2 piece.  Grenade in relief.  Gilt metal, blue & white enamel.  Flat reverse marked  FRAISSE PARIS  1.6.1980  Also engraved with the official issue number 675    Slightly tarnished.  Factory splotch of solder around date.  Otherwise....        Exc $ 25.00
b000s192/a-f80 4e R.E.   C. C. S.  TYPE 1.  DATED 1980.    2 piece.  Grenade in relief.  Gilt metal, blue & white enamel.  Flat reverse marked  FRAISSE PARIS  1.6.1980   (The date the unit was created)         Exc $ 18.00
b382/0-jb 4th LEGION REGIMENT RE.BERET BADGE. (4eme R.E.) NO NUMBER.  (Worn by 4e RE troops serving at 1e RE.)  Bright Gilt metal. 2 lugs.  No Number in grenade body.    Reverse marked  J BALME  SAUMUR and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)   G3840  Mint- $ 12.00
g3840/4re-jb 4eme R.E. BERET BADGE.     Gilt Metal.  2 Lugs.  Pebbled Reverse Marked J. BALME SAUMER.        Mint- $ 12.00
g3840/4re-bs 4eme R.E. BERET BADGE.     Bright, high shine golden Gilt Metal.  2 Lugs.  Checkered reverse marked  BOUSSEMART 1/42 07 37 65 and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G3840       Mint- $ 15.00
g3840/4re-c 4eme R.E. BERET BADGE.     Gilt Metal.  2 Lugs.  Reverse marked  COINDEROUX, PARIS G3840.                Mint-  SOLD
b382/4m 4eme R.E.  MINIATURE/LAPEL PIN.  Gilt Metal. 1 clutch back type pin.  Pebbled reverse marked  BOUSSEMART 2001  G4582.      Mint $ 12.00
 
5th FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY RGT. & 5th MIXED RGT. / 5eme REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b132s217/d 5e  R.E.I.  TYPE 2.   1950-51.  BRASS, Red & LIGHT GREEN paint.  Flat reverse.  NO MAKER'S MARKS.  LOCALLY MADE in INDOCHINA in the 1950's.  Pin & pastille are AWOL.  Otherwise....            Exc $ 50.00
b000s217/c-d/fp

5e  R.E.I.  TYPE 2.   1950-51. GILT & enamel paint.  Flat reverse marked DRAGO.  Factory original but unusual flat, fold-over pins attachment.                          

Mint-  SOLD
b124/vs223b/r 5e R.E.I. / 1er BATAILLON. TYPE 2.  Grey metal & paint.  Flat reverse marked DRAGO PARIS R74.  Pastille marked DRAGO PARIS . Mint/- $ 20.00
b126s220/r 5e R.E.I. / 3eme BATAILLON. Grey metal & enamel. Long pastille.  Flat reverse marked DRAGO PARIS R75.      Mint $ 30.00
b134s213-dpA 5e R.M.P.   TYPE 1.  (Rgt. Mixte du Pacifique). 1964-82.  Silver metal. Black enamel.  Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS G.1991.   5e REGIMENT MIXTE DU PACIFIQUE in Arc on Reverse.  Pastille stamped  DRAGO PARIS.  Some scratches on enamel, otherwise....            Exc- $ 15.00
b134s213-dp-b 5e R.M.P.   TYPE 1.  (Rgt. Mixte du Pacifique). 1964-82.  GILT front, SILVER metal reverse. Black enamel.  Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS G.1991. 5e REGIMENT MIXTE DU PACIFIQUE in Arc on Reverse.           Exc $ 17.00
b135s211b-dp1 5e R.M.P.  TYPE 2 (Rgt. Mixte du Pacifique) 1982-??  Brass & enamel.  Reverse marked DRAGO PARIS  G2988   5e REGIMENT MIXTE DU PACIFIQUE in the columns at sides of Reverse.                Mint- $ 17.00
b135s211b-dp2 5e R.M.P.   TYPE 2.   Light Brass/gilt & enamel.  Flat reverse marked DRAGO PARIS  G1991   5e REGIMENT MIXTE DU PACIFIQUE in Arc on Reverse.  Exc- $ 15.00
b135s211b-dp2b 5e R.M.P., TYPE 2.   (Rgt. Mixte du Pacifique) 1982-?? Light Brass/gilt & enamel. Flat reverse marked DRAGO PARIS  G2988   5e REGIMENT MIXTE DU PACIFIQUE in Arc on Reverse.  Exc- $ 15.00
5rei11cmp 5e R.E. CENTRALE MIXTE du PACIFIC. (HQ/Command) Pebbled reverse marked  BOUSSEMART   Mint $ 15.00
b122/s397-dp 5e R.E.I. BERET "FLAMME".  1958-61.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.  1 screw post.  Non original nut included.          Mint-  SOLD
b382/5c 5eme R.M.P./.R.E.I. BERET BADGE. Gilt metal. 2 lugs.  Flat Reverse marked  COINDEROUX PARIS.   Reverse is also marked with the official government approval number (homologation) G3840   Mint- $ 14.00
 
6th FOREIGN LEGION INFANTRY REGIMENT / 6eme REGIMENT ETRANGER d'INFANTERIE
b149s236/a-dp 6e R.E.I.  TYPE 2.  1949-55. 2 piece.    Grey metal & enamel.   Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS    Pastille not stamped.        Exc $ 20.00
b149s236/ab73 6e R.E.I.  TYPE 2.  1949-55. 2 piece.    Reverse marked A. B. PARIS R73     Pastille marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND 46 R. DE RENNES.    A bit of tarnish spots, otherwise.....       Mint- $ 20.00
b149s236/f-r76 6e R.E.I.  TYPE 2.  1949-55.  2 piece.    All Gilt metal.  Red & dark green enamel.  Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS  R76     Pastille stamped   DRAGO PARIS    Mint- $ 20.00
 
13th FOREIGN LEGION HALF-BRIGADE / 13eme DEMI-BRIGADE LEGION ETRANGER
b160s263/a-r84 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 1.  MORE MAJORUM. (1940-46)    Gilt metal.  Blue, black Green & red enamel on a very light cream/off white background.  Long pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS R84  44mm X 31mm. Mint- $ 50.00
b160s263/a-ab 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 1.  MORE MAJORUM. (1940-46)    Gilt metal. White, blue, black Green & red enamel.  Round pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked  ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS  Pastille marked ARTHUS BERTRAND 43 rue du RENNES PARIS  43mm X 30mm.   NOTE:  The pin is loose in the pastille.  Pin slides up and down and lays flat against the back of the badge.  Otherwise....   Mint- $ 35.00
b168s241v-b 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 3b.    LARGE Grenade in RELIEF.  Green over Red.  2 piece.  2 Lugs.    Lightly pebbled reverse marked  J. BALME SAUMUR       Mint $ 20.00
b167s241a-g 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 3b.  LARGE GRENADE. ENGRAVED/RECESSED.   Gilt metal & enamel.  Lightly pebbled reverse marked  GUYMO - PARIS  43_79_22_86.    2 lugs (with pin.)  NOTE: Light wear to high points of gilding.  But.......   Exc $ 20.00
b167s241a-fs 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 3b.  LARGE GRENADE. ENGRAVED/RECESSED.   Brass metal & enamel.  Flat reverse marked  F.S. at bottom center.  NOTE: Tarnished front due to vintage age.  Otherwise......    Exc $ 30.00
b167s241a-mm 13e D.B.L.E.  TYPE 3b.  LARGE GRENADE. ENGRAVED/RECESSED.  MORE MAJORUM.   Brass metal & enamel.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS at bottom. Also vertically stamped on the reverse  MORE MAJORUM.   NOTE: Well tarnished front due to vintage age. Dark areas in the white are the old protective coating.  Pin flops over & lays flat against the back.   vvg $ 30.00
b169s261ax 13e D.B.L.E. /1e BATTAILLON.  (1940-42). Grey metal.  2 lugs. Flat reverse marked  AIXIA R93.       Exc/vvg $ 25.00
b177s243/a-1039 13e D.B.L.E.   2e COMPAGNIE de TRAVAUX.  NUMBERED.   (Combat-Construction Coy.)  1976-??.  Grey metal.  Green, red & pale blue enamel.  Flat reverse marked  F.I.A. LYON EDIT.  Also engraved with the official ISSUE NUMBER 1039       Mint-/Exc+ $ 38.00
b178s244a917 13e D.B.L.E. /  3e COMPAGNIE.   NUMBER 917.   "Poste Gaucher"  1st Striking. 2nd Striking. LIGHT green & red.   2 lugs.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  L.R. PARIS  Engraved on the reverse is the official issue NUMBER 917  (Numbered badges generally issued to Officer's & Senior NCO's.)       Exc $ 55.00
b180s244b-r 13eme D.B.L.E.   3e COMPAGNIE. TYPE 1.  "Poste Gaucher"   Hashmarked reverse marked.... DRAGO NOISIEL  R91      Mint $ 15.00
b182s245/2#154 13e D.B.L.E. /  4e COMPAGNIE.  TYPE 1   NUMBER 154.   "Caracal"  Light brass, green & red enamel paint.  Plain reverse marked  L.R. PARIS &  NUMBERED 154   No homologation number.   Horizontal pin & long pastille.   Exc $ 50.00
b174s249a/2 13e D.B.L.E.  C.C.A.S. TYPE 2.   BRIGHT gilt, flat reverse marked A.B. PARIS G2053          Mint $ 25.00
b174s249a/4 13 D.B.L.E.  C.C.A.S. TYPE 2. NUMBER 553.    BRIGHT gilt, finely pebbled reverse marked A.B. PARIS G2053 & NUMBERED 553                  Mint $ 35.00
13ccs/jb799 13 D.B.L.E.  C.C.S.   NUMBER 799.   (Command & Services Company)  BRIGHT gilt.  Black, white & Blue enamel.  Flat reverse marked J. BALME  SAUMUR.   Engraved in the reverse is the official issue NUMBER 799.  (Numbered badges generally issued to Officer's & Senior NCO's.) Mint- $ 40.00
b159s399c/rnm 13 D.B.L.E. BERET FLAMME. Small Model   Silver metal.  "Indochina period".  2 wire loop type lugs.  UNMARKED RESTRIKE.  Reverse has been filed & "hammered" to obscure the Drago R77 markings.  Front is a bit pitted to simulate age.  Otherwise......   Exc $ 30.00
b000s399/a/ofsi 13 D.B.L.E. BERET "FLAMME".  1958-61. 2 lugs.  Brass. Irregularly Hashmarked reverse marked  O.F.S.I.  51. RUE DE FRANCS BOURGEOIS PARIS.   MEASURES 48mm X 21mm (1⅞" x ¾")      Slightly tarnished, otherwise.....            Exc $ 35.00
b382/13c 13eme D.B.L.E. BERET BADGE.  Gilt Metal. 2 lugs.  Reverse marked COINDEROUX  PARIS  G3840    Mint- $ 12.00
b382/13-bs 13th LEGION DEMI-BRIGADE BERET BADGE. (13eme D.B.L.E.)  1989-  Gilt Metal. 2 lugs.  Pebbled Reverse marked BOUSSEMART 42.07.37.65 and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation) G3840       Mint- $ 12.00
b382/13er-cx 13eme DBLE RECONAISSANCE SQUADRON BERET BADGESilver metal.  2 lugs.  Reverse marked COINDEROUX PARIS and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G3840          Exc $ 30/12
 
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION UNITS of the SAHARA / SAHARIENNE
b223s326-dpd LEGION MOBILE GROUP at AGADIR MOROCCO (Groupement Portee de Legion Etrangere du Maroc = G. P. L. E. M. AGADIR). 1947-50.  Pale BRASS/GILT & SILVER.  Blue enamel star surrounded by silver circle.  Smooth reverse marked DRAGO PARIS  DEPOSE.   vvg+ $ 75.00
b229s318/b-dp 2eme B.S.P.L. (BATTERIE SAHARIEN PORTEE de LEGION).  (2nd Legion Sahara Artillery) 1941-43.  Lt. Green cross, transluscent red grenade, black cannon with gold outlines.  Silver colour reverse.  2 lugs. (No Pin)  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS. (Originals valued at $ 500.00 - $ 2000.00)  Mint- $ 35.00
b224s327-dp/r 21e C. P. L.  (21st COMPAGNIE PORTEE de LEGION).  1954-56.   Dark brass.  Bonze coloured, hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.  Pastille not marked.  Exc $ 22.00
b226s329dp/i 23e C. P. L.  (23rd COMPAGNIE PORTEE de LEGION).  1955-56.   Irregular hashmarks.  Reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   NOTE: Pin & pastille have been replaced.  Otherwise.....      vvg+/Exc- $ 40.00
b226s329dp/r 23e C. P. L.  (23rd COMPAGNIE PORTEE de LEGION).  1955-56.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.      Exc $ 27.00
b226s329dp/r2 23e C. P. L.  (23rd COMPAGNIE PORTEE de LEGION). (Legion Mobile Company)  1955-56.   Brass grenade & numbers.  Silver color metal gazelle & reverse.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.  Pastille not stamped.   NOTE:  Broken Pin. Finish wear/tarnish on gazelle.  Otherwise.....  Exc $ 20.00
b219s322-dp 2e C.S.P.L. (COMPAGNIE SAHARIEN PORTEE de LEGION).  1952-1963. "Safety" pin type catch.   Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS        Exc $ 50.00
b219s322-v 2e C.S.P.L. (COMPAGNIE SAHARIEN PORTEE de LEGION) + "FOB".  1952-1963.  "Saftey" pin type catch.   Stick pin might be a replacement & has been reattached.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.  Thin, black leather lace sewn around pin as "fob" (Sometimes used in some units)         vvg $ 45.00
b218s409/dp 2nd LEGION MOBILE SAHARIEN COMPANY BERET FLAMME.  (2eme C.S.P.L.)   1958-61. Bright brass/Gilt metal.  Screw Post with brass replacement nut (matching metric thread).  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.  Note the letters C S P L surrounding the number 2 in bomb body.     Exc+ $ 40.00
 
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION ENGINEERS / GENIE LEGION ETRANGER
b322s226-dp 6e R.E.G. TYPE 1.   Gilt & enamel.  Pebbled reverse marked DRAGO PARIS G3173.  2 lugs & pin.             Mint- $ 15.00
b322s226-bs 6e R.E.G. TYPE 1.   BRIGHT gilt & enamel.  Pebbled reverse marked BOUSSEMART G3173.  2 lugs & pin.         Mint $ 17.00
6reg2/gd 6 R.E.G.  TYPE 2.  GUY DANIGO   1 Piece.  Smooth reverse marked GD  G4157  1984-1994.       Mint $ 50.00
b329s235a 6e R.E.G.   1e COMPAGNIE.  TYPE 2. "FAYA-LARGEAU.  1988-89.  2 piece badge.  Flat reverse marked J. BALME SAUMUR.  2 Clutch-back type pins.    Mint $ 20.00
b328s233/a+f 6e R.E.G.  D.I.N.O.P.S., on BROWN LEATHER FOB.  Gilt & silver metal & enamel. Roll catch type pin.   Pebbled reverse marked  Y. DELSART SENS 89100   All original, as issued.      Exc $ 25.00
s228s2 6e R.E.G.   D.I.N.O.P.S. QUALIFICATION.   Silver metal.  Bright Finish.  Reverse marked J. BALME SAUMUR  2 lugs.      Mint  SOLD
s228 6e R.E.G.    D.I.N.O.P.S. QUALIFICATION.   BRONZE.  Reverse marked J. BALME SAUMUR  2 lugs.      Mint- $ 50.00
b00s334-ab/aa 38e COMPAGNIE de CAMIONS-BENNES.  TYPE 2.   1954-55.  Bright metal & enamel.  Flat reverse marked  - ARTHUS BERTRAND -  - PARIS -      NOTE: Grind marks on reverse.  Pin & pastille AWOL.  Otherwise....   vg $ 15.00
b321s352-dpdp 39e COMPAGNIE d'ENGINS FLUVIAUX du GENIE. (C.E.F.G.).   1952-56.  (39th Riverine Engineer Company) Gilt with white, black, red & light green enamel.  Irregular hashmarked reverse.  Marked  DRAGO PARIS.  Reverse also markeed with the official government approval number (homologation)  G.918  Two pastilles, each stamped  DRAGO PARIS.  Mint- $ 50.00
` b301s331/a-nm 40e COMPAGNIE de CAMIONS-BENNES.  TYPE 2.  (Benz Dump Truck Company) 1951  Enamel & gilt metal.  Flat reverse marked with RECITATION & CAMERONE 30-4-1863  No homologation number.    NOTE: Stick pin & C-hook have been removed, otherwise.....     vvg $ 25.00
b305s351-dpn 40e C.C.B. / SECTION BATEAUX PLIANTS.  TYPE 2.     (Flexible/collapsible Boat section /40th CCB)  Brass with red, green & white enamel paint. (Transluscent red)   Flat reverse marked with famous 1884 quote by General Negrier.  Also marked DRAGO PARIS NICE at the bottom.  NOTE:  Pin absent but seems to be common with this badge. (Possibly never actually had a pin?) Otherwise....... Mint- $ 70.00
b305s351-r75 40e COMPAGNIE du CAMIONS-BENNES.  SECTION BATEAUX PLIANTS.  TYPE 2.  (Flexible/collapsible Boat section /40th CCB)  Flat reverse marked with famous 1884 quote by General Negrier.  Also marked DRAGO PARIS NICE  R75.  2 lugs.         Mint $ 15.00
b313s44a-dom 71e GENIE.  4e Cie.  BATEAUX BLINDES.  (71st Legion Engineers Bn., 4th Armoured Boat Company.) 1949-55.   Silver metal & enamel.  2x small, flat pastilles.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO-PARIS-NICE   43. R. OLIVIER METRA   DEPOSE  Tarnished and some light wear on grenade.  But.....   Exc-/vvg $ 79.00
b313s44a/dp 71e GENIE.  4e Cie. BATEAUX BLINDES.  (71st Legion Engineers Bn., 4th Armoured Boat Coy.) 1949-55.   Silver metal & enamel.  Flat pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO MARNE LA VALLEE  R89.      Exc  SOLD
b311s343/dp 71e BN GENIE / 21e COMPAGNIE. TYPE II.  (71st Legion Engineers Bn., 21st Coy.) 1953.   Gilt metal & enamel.  Irregular hashmarks.  Reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.       NOTE: Pin & both pastilles AWOL.  Otherwise....       Mint- $ 20.00
b314s345a-dom 72e BN GENIE  21e COMPAGNIE. TYPE a.  (72nd Legion Engineers Bn., 21st Coy.) 1949-55.   Bright metal & enamel.  Irregular hashmarks.  Reverse marked DRAGO-PARIS-NICE  G.890  DEPOSE  32. R. OLIVIER METRA      NOTE: Lugs have been cut off but badge is bright and 0therwise....     Mint $ 25.00
b316s347-dom 74 BATAILLON du GENIE / 2e COMPAGNIE (2nd COMPANY, 74th ENGINEERS BATTALION).  1952.  Irregular hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS NICE 43 RUE OLIVIER METRA DEPOSE.    (Shown appx. 3x actual size -300de-cr=Dec 2018)     NOTE: Pin is loose in the pastille and flops side to side. Slight tarnish.  Overall......    Exc $ 40.00
b316s347-dr74 74 BATAILLON du GENIE / 2e COMPAGNIE.     1952.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS R74.  2 lugs       Exc+ $ 15.00
b317s348/aa 76e BATAILLON du GENIE LEGION.  (76th Legion Engineers Bn) 1953.   Grey metal & Gilt.  Irregular hashmarks.  Reverse marked DRAGO-PARIS-NICE  3-5 R. DE ROMAINVILLE  DEPOSE   G1004.      NOTE: Tarnished. Pin & both pastilles AWOL.    Otherwise....      vvg+ $ 20.00
b382/1 1er R.E.G.  1er REGIMENT ETRANGER du GENIE. (1st Legion Engineers Rgt.)   Gilt metal.  2 lugs.  Reverse marked  Y. BOUSSEMART and also marked with the official government approval number (homologation)  G4572.   Complete with original French Armee "safety" type pin (for attaching) Not shown. Mint $ 12.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY / REGIMENTS ETRANGER du CAVALRIE
ga1gm-dp76ar 1st LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT. AMPHIBIOUS GROUP 1. INDOCHINA ( 1e R.E.C./1er G.A.). 1952.  Type 2=Silver crab shell. LARGE version.   Grey metal with red enamel 1.   Silver Metal.  Small pastille.  Granulated reverse marked (behind the pin)  DRAGO, PARIS R76.   MEASURES: 43mm X 35mm (1 11/16" x 1 3/8")  Tarnished areas but.....        vvg  SOLD
b243/f 1er R.E.C. (Cavalry). (Oval)   Hashmarked reverse.  Prominent DRAGO, PARIS stamp.  On hand-cut green leather fob w/dark red felt.     Exc $ 20.00
b243s264/d-dp 1e R.E.C. . (Oval)   Hashmarked reverse.  Small pastille.   DRAGO & PARIS stamp along edges. vvg+ $ 15.00
b244s264/d-dpp 1e R.E.C. . (Oval)   Hashmarked reverse.   Flat area marked DRAGO PARIS   2 lugs . vvg $ 15.00
b243s264/dpf2 1e R.E.C. on FOB.  (Oval)   2 lugs.  Hashmarked reverse marked .DRAGO, PARIS at bottom.  Complete On matching Green leather fob w/red stitching. Mint- & Exc $ 25.00
b256s265dp32 1e R.E.C. / 1e ESCADRON.  32 mm.   Chrome/Bright metal.  Flat reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.     NOTE: Pin bent     Exc- $ 15.00
b256s265-33dp 1e R.E.C. / 1e ESCADRON.  33 mm.   Chrome/Bright metal.  Small pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS Exc $ 15.00
b257s267ab/a 1e R.E.C. / 2e ESCADRON.   Smooth reverse. Silver metal.  Un- marked ARTHUS BERTRAND.     Exc+ $ 17.00
b258s268/a 1er R.E.C. /3e ESCADRON.  TYPE 1. Bright metal.  Horizontal rollcatch pin   Smooth reverse marked A B PARIS (Arthus Bertrand)  Mint- $ 16.00
b258s268/a-abL 1e R.E.C.  3e ESCADRON.  TYPE 1.   Bright metal.  2 lugs   Flat reverse marked A B PARIS (Arthus Bertrand)     Mint- $ 16.00
b258s268/dp 1e R.E.C.  3e ESCADRON.  TYPE 1.    Matte, Grey metal. Vertical pin.  Small pastille.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Exc $ 30.00
b263s269/b 1er R.E.C. /4e ESCADRON.  TYPE IB.  Chrome/Bright metal.  Hashmarked reverse stamped DRAGO PARIS.      PIN & CATCH BROKEN OFF. Otherwise...   Mint $ 10.00
b262s269/a 1er R.E.C. /4e ESCADRON.  TYPE IA.  (Relief) White metal. Finely pebbled Reverse marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS.      Mint $ 18.00
rec4cie/btinf137 1e R.E.C.   4e ESCADRON.   BATINF2 SARAJEVO.  NUMBERED.   Grey metal & enamel.  Reverse marked  FIA  72.17.20.80  + engraved with the official issue number 137 Mint- $ 50.00
b269s270/adpdp 1e R.E.C.  E.C.S.   TYPE 1     1976-79   (Command & Services Squadron)   Grey metal.     Flat reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS.   Pastille stamped   DRAGO PARIS Mint- $ 25.00
rec1ucs/btinf 1e R.E.C.   U.C.S.   BATINF2 SARAJEVO.  NUMBERED.   Grey metal & enamel.  Reverse marked  FIA  72.17.20.80  + engraved with the official issue number 023    Mint- $ 40.00
b285s293/a-D 2e R.E.C. 1946-62.  Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS.  Long pastille.  Pin loose/floppy.        Mint- $ 18.00
b285/s293/a-2 2nd LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT. (2e R.E.C.). 1946-62.  Reverse marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS H.299.  Long pastille.  Exc $ 30.00
b238s400-rs1 1st FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. INDOCHINA. (1er R.E.C.).  1948 type.  8 flamed grenade.  Bright Silver Metal.  Horizontal brass pin with large, brass pastille.  No markings, same as locally made original.  Unmarked restrike.       Mint $ 20.00
b238s400-rs2 1st FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. INDOCHINA. (1er R.E.C.).  1948 type.   8 flamed grenade.  Grey Metal.  Vertical steel C-Hook pin with tiny pastille.  No maker's markings.  Cast type badge made to look like the Indochina made original but Unmarked Restrike.   Exc $ 30.00
b241s404b-dn 1st FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. (1e R.E.C.)   1958 type.  2 lugs. Grey Metal. 2 lugs. (Wire loop type)  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO NOISIEL MARNE LA VALLEE.      Mint $ 20.00
b242s403-dp 1st FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT BERET "FLAMME". (1er R.E.C.).  1958-61.  Silver Metal.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS   Single screw post with original "nut" marked DRAGO, PARIS    (Shown appx. actual size)      Exc $ 18.00
b291/drom LEGION CAVALRY BERET BADGE.  (Round).  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO RUE DE ROMAINVILLE PARIS  INSIGNES MILITAIRES G1772  2 lugs.      Exc- $ 15.00
b291s410cav LEGION CAVALRY BERET BADGE. 1963-1989. (Round).  Grey metal.  2 lugs.  No makers mark.    vvg+ $ 12.00
b282/1-b 1st FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY REGIMENT BERET BADGE. (1er R.E.C.).  1989 - present    Silver metal.  2 lugs.   Reverse marked  J BALME, SAUMUR    Exc $ 12.00
 
FOREIGN LEGION PARACHUTE UNITS / PARACHUTISTE LEGION ETRANGERS
b193s312d-rom 1er COMPAGNIE ETRANGERE PARACHUTISTE de MORTIERS LOURDS. (C.E.P.M.L.) (Airborne Heavy Mortar Co)  1953-54.   Grey metal, Gilt & enamel.  Irregular Hashmarked reversee marked DRAGO-PARIS-NICE  3, RUE DE ROMAINVILLE    2 pastilles BOTH stamped DRAGO PARIS.     NOTE:  There is a FLAW in the gilt & red enamel of the grenade (lower right-see arrow).  Age patina & minor scratch but overall.....      Exc $450.00
b202s296smle 2e R.E.P.   1e COMPAGNIE.   Grey metal & enamel.  WHITE EYES.  Chequered reverse marked  SMLE CORSE.      Mint- $ 30.00
b205s300-lr/as 2e R.E.P.   3e CIE.  TYPE 1a.  TFAI.    Bright Gilt & Enamel.  2 lugs.  Pebbled reverse marked L.R PARIS and 2.OCT.74. 22.FEV.75.     Mint- $ 25.00
b205s300-lr/s 2e R.E.P.   3e CIE.  TYPE 1b.  TFAI.  Bright Gilt & Enamel.  2 lugs.  Pebbled reverse marked L.R PARIS and MARS_JUILLET 1976.       Mint $ 25.00
tap33/07 2e R.E.P. /4e COMPANY.   Light Grey metal.  2 lugs.  Reverse marked S.M.L.E. CORSE   Complete with French regulation safety type attaching pin. (not shown) Mint- $ 35.00
b209/s303-d 2e R.E.P.   4e COMPANY  EOD QUALIFICATION (Brevet Destructeur).   Flat reverse marked...... DRAGO       NOTE: Pin is factory attached upside down.     Mint $ 40.00
b209/s303-n 2e R.E.P.   4e CIE  EOD QUALIFICATION (Brevet Destructeur).     Hashmarked reverse marked...... DRAGO NOISIEL MARNE LA VALLEE   NOTE: "MARNE" & LA" double stamped  Mint- $ 50.00
2rep/ccs2/660 2e R.E.P.   C.C.S. TYPE 2. NUMBERED.  (Command & Support Co)  Flat reverse marked DESTREE 300ex CAMERONE 95.  Etched into the back is the issue number 660.     Mint- $ 30.00
rep/ccs2-93500 2e R.E.P.  C.C.S.  TYPE 2.   (Command & Support Cie)   Grey metal & enamel.  Flat reverse marked DESTREE BRY 94  93 500.   Mint- $ 30.00
tap34/7 2e R.E.P.   C.E.A.  TYPE 1=OVAL.   Hashmarked Reverse marked G/ET/P 08012        NOTE: Discoloration spots on front.      Exc- $ 20.00
tap134/2#270 2e REP/ E.C.S. BILTINE. NUMBERED.  (Command & Support Elements. Op. Manta. Tchad 1983-84)   Grey metal with green & red enamel. 2 lugs (w/pin) Smooth Reverse marked   L. R. PARIS   The number 270 engraved in the raised, flat rectangle on the reverse.  (#270 of 300 numbered badges)   [REFER: French Abn Troops wings & Insignia (Baltzer+Micheletti) PLATE 128 #2]           Mint- $ 250.00
tap134/4b 2eme R.E.P.  OPERATION MANTA. TCHAD 1984.  2 piece badge. Dark Bronze/brass with red & green enamel.  Silver metal ancien Legionairre. Chequered reverse marked  S.M.L.E.  CORSE.        Mint- $ 35.00
tap168-5

LEGION PARATROOPS BERET BADGE.   LOCALLY MADE.    Wire "pin" attachement with open hook catch.  Pin & pastille soldered to the back of the badg.  Possibly made in Indochina in the 1950's but cannot guarantee it.  No markings on reverse.   [REFER to FRENCH AIRBORNE TROOPS WINGS & INSIGNIA (Baltzer & Micheletti) Page 168/Plate H. Items 5 & 9]  OUTER DIAMETRE=44mm (1⅝").   INNER DIAMETRE=36mm (1¼")        (ALSO LISTED ON PAGE 9)  

vg $ 75.00
jft32/ddp7 LEGION PARATROOPS BERET BADGE.   Detailed feathering.  Silver metal.  2 lugs. Hashmarked reverse marked DRAGO PARIS     (ALSO LISTED ON PAGE 9)            Exc $ 20.00
jft32/dm LEGION PARATROOPS LAPEL PIN.  Beret type badge In Minature.  In SILVER. 16mm diametre (⅝") 1 clutch back pin with 2 anchoring nubs.  Reverse marked DRAGO NOISIEL MARNE-LA-VALLEE       (ALSO LISTED ON PAGE 9)   Mint $  9.50
b199s308-rs COMMANDO PREVILLE BERET BADGE.  2e B.E.P. 1952  Round, beret type badge.  Steel(?) 2 horizontal lugs.  Reverse has no maker's markings.  Unmarked restrike probably made in Vietnam, post-war.  NOTE: Heavy patina & some areas on the front that look like rust.  Otherwise.....  vg $ 30.00
 
PROMOTIONS
b411s431 PROMOTION: NARVIK. (13e D.B.L.E.).  EOR-COET 1978. 1 piece.  Gilt metal, White, Black & Red enamel. Dark Blue ocean.  2 lugs.  Hashmarked reverse marked  DRAGO PARIS  And also marked with the official government approval number (homologation) G2613   Issued 1978 at St. Cyr Military College.  Senior Reserve Officers School.   NOTE:  The white enamel shows some areas of LIGHT discoloration/yellowing.  They are much less visible to the naked eye than they appear in the image.  Otherwise.....           Mint- $ 30.00
 
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FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA ..... (Modele 1945 Ecusson & Galons des Bras)
oe55rei/10y2 LEGIONNAIRE, 1st CLASS.  10 YEARS SERVICE.   REI & REC =Infantry & Cavalry.     Chevron, lozange & 2x 5year service strpes all machine stitched to dark blue felt.  As issued.  No clips on reverse.  No matching chevron. Galon only, as shown.  Mint- $ 10.00
oe55rei3/s CAPORAL CHEVRON.  R.E.I.  & R.E.C. = (Corporal) INFANTRY or CAVALRY.    Legion green double rank stripes machine stiched to dark blue felt.  NO CLIPS.  CHEVRON ONLY (No matching galon)   MEASURES: 74mm H x 60mm W (2⅞" x 2⅜")   TWO available. Exc $  7.50 ea
oe55rec5 MARACHEL-DES-LOGIS. R.E.C. (Sergeant, Cavalry). Matched Pair.  Complete with all depose marked beetle shaped clips on reverse. Mint $ 30.00
oe55reib OFFICER. INFANTRY.  Gold Bullion wire & green cotton embroidered diamond/lozange worn on left sleeve by Legion officers.   Mint $ 12.00
oe55rei1b 1 R.E.I. 1950's/60's.  Gold Bullion wire grenade with 1 inside circle.    Exc $  7.00
oe55rei4b 4 R.E.I. 1950's/60's. Gold Bullion wire Grenade with 4 inside circle.     Exc $  7.00
oe55rei5b 5 R.E.I. 1950's/60's. Gold Bullion wire Grenade with 5 inside circle.     Exc $  7.00
oe55rei/cs OFFICER. INFANTRY. CUSTOM.  Gold Bullion wire grenade with hand stitched gold soutache stripes.  Not period made.   REF: La Legion Etrangere en Indochina 1946-56.  PAGE 175.    vvg $ 12.00
         
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA - Old Models
le6pg77/w1 LEGIONNAIRE, 2eme CLASSE. WORLD WAR 2.  Hand made repro.  4mm wide "Soutache" braid machine stitched to triangular,  shaped (collar type) brown wool felt.  Hand cut felt grenade. OPEN CENTRE   Machine stitched to brown wool felt backing.    REFER.: Gazette des Uniformes No. 6.  Pages 77 & 72.       Exc $ 20.00
le6pg75/2-2 LEGIONNAIRE, 2eme CLASSE. WORLD WAR 2.  Hand made repro. 5mm wide "Soutache" braid machine stitched to diamond shaped old brown wool felt.  Hand cut felt grenade with FULL CENTRE    REF: Gazette des Uniformes No. 6.  Page 75. Exc $ 20.00
gdb2gm/s2b SERGEANT. WORLD WAR 2.  Hand made repro. Aged chevrons & 5mm "soutache" braid  machine stitched to old brown wool felt.  Hand cut felt grenade with FULL CENTRE Exc $ 20.00
o300a1/3 SERGEANT, 3eme RMLE/REI. Top quality repro of V. rare ww2-early Indochina rank badge. Gold Bullion grenade direct embroidered on black felt w/2 wide stripes.   Mint $ 10.00
o300a1/13d SERGEANT, 13DBLE.  1940s/1950s.  REPRODUCTION.  Gold Bullion grenade with 13 in centre direct embroidered on black felt. 2 wide gold chevron stripes. 4x brassiere type clips hand sewn on reverse.   NOTE: Dull bullion & tranished sequins.  Damage/shredding of chevrons due to artificial ageing.        Poor $  7.00
o300a1/i SERGEANT, INFANTRY. Top quality repro of Very rare badge. Gold Bullion grenade direct embroidered on black felt w/2 wide stripes.  NO NUMBER in grenade.   Mint $ 10.00
le7pg13 OFFICER. EARLY INDOCHINA. Gold Bullion grenade direct embroidered on felt w/3 gold soutache stripe. Top quality repro of very rare badge with exacting detail. Mint $ 10.00
         
le6pg79/b2 2nd LIEUTENANT CUFF RANKS. 19??. (Sous Lt.) Tarnished Gold Bullion stripe machine stitched to black wool.  MATCHED PAIR.  These appear to have been field modified/reconstitued from some other form. [REFER: Gazettes des Uniformes No. 6. PAGE 79 or La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (Guyader) PAGE 15.] vg $ 15.00
         
10le/ic/bm01 INDOCHINA TYPE LEGION GRENADE PATCH.  Reproduction.  Sequened, Gold Bullion 7 flame grenade direct embroidered on black felt.  Black backing. Make your own collar patches, rank badge or kepi badge.  PATCH MEASURES:  80mm X 70mm (3⅛" x 2¾")  GRENADE MEASURES: 35mm X 13mm (1⅜" x ½")   Mint $ 10.00
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10brsd/rec1 FOREIGN LEGION CAVALRY BRASSARD.  SENIOR NCO.  White Rayon(?) with Legion green horizontal stripe.  OD cotton reverse.  Cotton cord epaulette loop.  White velcro fastening.  Fine wire NCO lozange machine stitched on.      Exc+ $ 15.00
         
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- - - RANK TABS & POCKET RANKS - - -
gal47i/sg/v POCKET HANGER RANK.  SERGEANT.  INFANTRY. Mle. 47.   Gold braid stripes machine stitched to OG model 1947 cuff tab. Faded & some wear on edges etc. MEASURES 97mm X 38mm (3¾” x 1½”)                vg $   8.00
gal47i/sc/v POCKET HANGER RANK.  SERGEANT-CHEF.  INFANTRY. Mle. 47.   Gold braid stripes  machine stitched to OG model 1947 cuff tab. Faded & some soiling.  vg $   8.00
gal47i/a/1 POCKET HANGER RANK.   ADJUTANT.  INFANTRY. Mle. 47.  (Warrant Officer 1)  Silver braid stripe with fine red line machine stitched to OG model 1947 cuff tab. Light fading.  MEASURES 101mm X 40mm (4” x 1½”)  (This rank is also used by an Adjutant-Chef in the Cavalry. See also item gal47c/ac/1) Exc $   8.00
gal47i/lt1/b POCKET HANGER RANK.   1st LIEUTENANT.  INFANTRY. Mle. 47.  44mm wide  Gold & black braid stripe machine stitched to OG model 1947 cuff tab. Light fading.  MEASURES 101mm X 46mm (4” x 1¾)           vvg $   8.00
gal47c/sg/v1 POCKET HANGER RANK.   MARACHAL-des-LOGIS.  CAVALRY. Mle. 47.  (Sergeant)  Tarnished Silver & black braid stripe machine stitched to OD model 1947 cuff tab. Fading & wear.  MEASURES 98mm X 40mm (3¾” x 1½”)         vg $   8.00
gal47c/ac/1 POCKET HANGER RANK.   ADJUTANT-CHEF.  CAVALRY. Mle. 47.  (Warrant Officer 1)  Silver braid stripe with fine red line machine stitched to OG model 1947 cuff tab. Light fading.  MEASURES 101mm X 40mm (4” x 1½”)  (This rank is also used by an Adjutant in the Infantry. See also item gal47i/a/1) Exc $   8.00
gal47c/lt2/a POCKET HANGER RANK.   2nd LIEUTENANT.  CAVALRY. Mle. 47.  (Sous-Lieutenant)  Silver braid stripe machine stitched to OD model 1947 cuff tab. Light fading & some light wear.  MEASURES 99mm X 40mm (3¾” x 1½”) NOTE: Tab front is OD & the back is OG. vvg+ $   8.00
         
   SHOULDER PATCHES, PARACHUTE WINGS, DIVERS BADGES & OTHER QUALIFICATION insignia worn by the Legion  Click here to visit PAGE 9
         
----FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION EPAULETTE RANKS----
jft31a/iv/pr COLONEL. (?)  INFANTRY.   Gilded stripes with black spacing stitched to black wool "tube".  EACH MEASURES ±59mm H X 48mm W  (2¼" x 1⅞")   VERY CLOSELY MATCHED PAIR.  NOTE: Unidentified Stain on the one.  Otherwise.....   Exc $ 10.00
jft29j/ti SERGEANT-CHEFINFANTRY. Wide, gilded brocade stripes on black wool.  Black "satin"backing.  Black cotton slip-on loop.  1ONLY.  vg+ $  9.00
         
-----FOREIGN LEGION DRESS UNIFORM SHOULDER BOARDS & EPAULETTES -----
le6pg22 PARADE EPAULETTES. 1850s.  Mismatched Pair.  Green "board", Green fringe & dark gold rim.  Different shading & condition.  [REF: Gazette des Uniformes # 6: La Legion Etrangere. Page 22, bottom corner drawing or Windrow's: Uniforms of the French Foreign Legion PLATE 42]  NOTE:  Not sure of the exact age of these.  They are possibly not Legion but look very much like those used by Legion's Swiss units in the 1850's. An inexpensive alternative?          Good+Fair $ 35.00
         
vs1/L1s1 SHOULDER BOARD.  LEGIONNAIRE to CORPORAL. -CAVALRY. Green cotton embroidery. Tarnished brass OR's split=pin button.  ONE ONLY.  WEAR holes on corners.     Fair $  5.00
vs1/m1b2 SHOULDER BOARD.  N.C.O. -INFANTRY  (Corporal-Chef, Sgt., Sgt-Chef) Fine wire grenade.  Type with Button hole. ONE ONLY   (Shown appx. actual size)   Mint- $ 10.00
vs1/m1b3 SHOULDER BOARD.  N.C.O. -INFANTRY  (Corporal-Chef, Sgt., Sgt-Chef) Fine wire grenade.  12mm officer's "frosted" split-pin button. ONE ONLY.   (Shown appx. actual size)   Exc $  7.00
vs1/m1b4 SHOULDER BOARD.  N.C.O. -INFANTRY  (Corporal-Chef, Sgt., Sgt-Chef) Fine wire grenade.  12mm officer's "frosted" split-pin button. ONE ONLY.     (Shown appx. actual size)     vvg $  5.00
vs1/m1bb SHOULDER BOARDS.  SENIOR N.C.O. -INFANTRY  Bullion wire grenade. Hard to find type with Button hole. MATCHED PAIR.     (Shown appx. actual size)    Mint $ 18.00
vs1/m2b3 SHOULDER BOARD. SENIOR N.C.O. -INFANTRY    Bullion wire grenade.  Type with Button hole. ONE ONLY.         (Shown appx. actual size)    vvg $  5.00
vs2/b-rei23 SHOULDER BOARDS.  ADJUTANT/ADJUTANT CHEF.   Direct embroidered Bullion wire grenade with 3 Legion green chevrons above.  11mm gilt officer's frosted "Legion Etrangere" split-pin buttons (Tarnished) Gold adjutant-chef rank with middle red stripe.  2x cotton webbing straps on the reverse for the epaulette.  Vintage, but exact period unknown.    MATCHED PAIR.  Exc-/vvg+ $  35.00
vs2/f-rei2 SHOULDER BOARDS.   CAPTAIN.  -INFANTRY  Bullion wire grenade & Officer's "frosted" buttons.  ....MATCHED PAIR.  (Shown appx. actual size)   Exc $ 30.00
vs2/f-rec SHOULDER BOARDS. CAPTAIN.  -CAVALRY.   Bullion wire grenade & officer's "frosted buttons.  ....MATCHED PAIR   (Shown appx. actual size)   Mint- $ 35.00
vs2/J2-rei/50

SHOULDER BOARDS. BRIGADIER GENERAL.  -LEGION INFANTRY. INDOCHINA MADE.  (General de Brigade, Legion)  MATCHED PAIR. Locally made in Indochina in the 1950's.  Bullion wire grenade & 3 legion green cotton chevrons direct embroidered on black wool. Black wool backing.  15mm officer's "frosted" buttons. (Tunic type) PLUS 2 silver stars on each. [REFER: La Legion Etrangere en Indochine 1946-56 (Guyader) PAGE 241 for a similar version]  NOTE: These have a distinct, angled bottom and are a definate Left & Right pair. They differ from the factory made model 1946 or model 1952 which both have straight bottoms.  The stars are original to the shoulder boards & their pins do not show through the reverse which indicates they were installed on the boards before the final stitching and not added afterwards.  NOTE ALSO the bullion wire & buttons are heavily tarnished.  Some residue from the buttons tarnish is visible on the boards around the buttons.  Also a bit dusty from very old collection.  Some moth biting on the back of one but no moth holes & overall.....

vvg+ $  95.00
- - -FOREIGN LEGION COLLAR INSIGNIA- - -
tdf/pdc/rei COLLAR DISC.  R.E.I.  Current/recent issue collar badge.  Green enamel & Gilt.  Reverse marked....Coinderoux, Paris.  2 clutch back type pins.  (Shown appx. 1.5x actual size) Mint $ 15.00
pdc/rec/tdf COLLAR DISC.  R.E.C.  Current/recent issue collar badge.  Green enamel & silver.  Reverse marked....Coinderoux, Paris.  2 clutch back type pins.  (Shown appx. 1.5x actual size)  1 ONLY Exc $ 13.00
pdc/rec/b1 COLLAR PATCHES. SENIOR N.C.O.. CAVALRY.  TYPE 1.  3 embroidered cotton thread chevrons above sequined & silver bullion wire embroidered grenade.  All on Midnight blue felt. (Shown appx. 1.5x actual size -150de-cr=Mar 2023)   MATCHED PAIR.   EACH MEASURES ±90mm High X 77mm Wide.  (3⅝ x 3")  Unissued but the silver bullion very lightly tarnished.  But...  Mint- $ 30.00
pdc/rei/2 COLLAR PATCHES.  N.C.O.. INFANTRY.  3 embroidered cotton thread chevrons above BULLION wire embroidered grenade.  All on Midnight blue felt.   ...MATCHED PAIR, still attached.    Mint $ 30.00
le6pg COLLAR PATCHES. 1 REI OFFICER.  For stand up collar. Hand cut. Dark red wool felt 1 on dark blue wool felt.   Top quality, hand made repro.... PAIR Mint  Pr $ 20.00
le6pg51/1 COLLAR PATCHES. 1 REI.  WW1/WW2. 2 "soutache" & hand cut green wool felt 1 on dark khaki/brown wool felt. Machine stitched & hand made.   Quality repro.   NOTE:  There may be SLIGHT differences between the item shown and the badges you receive. Being hand made no two will be EXACTLY the same.  Sold by the PAIR.   Mint  Pr $ 20.00
le6pg51/3 COLLAR PATCHES. 3 RMLE WW1/WW2. 2 "soutache" & hand cut green wool felt 3 on dark khaki/brown wool felt. Machine stitched & hand made.  Quality repro.  NOTE:  There may be SLIGHT differences between the item shown and the badges you receive. Being hand made no two will be EXACTLY the same.  Sold by the PAIR.   Mint  Pr $ 20.00
le6pg51/13 COLLAR PATCHES. 13 DBLE.  WW2.  2 "soutache" & hand cut green wool felt 3 on dark khaki/brown wool felt. Machine stitched & hand made. Quality repro.  NOTE:  There may be SLIGHT differences between the item shown and the badges you receive. Being hand made no two will be EXACTLY the same.  Sold by the PAIR.      Mint Pr $ 20.00
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION CURRENT Slip-On RANKS 1990 -pres -Forreau de Epaul
oeh4rei3 CAPORAL (Corporal) REI & REC= INFANTRY & CAVALRY..........Matched Pair.           Mint $ 15.00
fde2rei/1 2eme R.E.I. EPAULETTE SLIDER.   Black thread machine embroidered on OD cloth slip-on.  Overlocked top & bottom edges   1 ONLY.   Mint- $ 10.00
-----LEGION CHEST RANKS.  Stripes on Green velcro for Combat uniform.
jft31L1i LIEUTENANT.   INFANTRY.  CHEST RANK.   2 Gold stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square.  (Hook side)   MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  1 ONLY.   Mint $   5.00
jft31L1c/s LIEUTENANT.  CAVALRY.  CHEST RANK.    2 Silver stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square.  (Hook side)   MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  1 ONLY.   Mint $   5.00
jft31L2c  SOUS LIEUTENANT.  CAVALRY.  CHEST RANK.  (2nd Lieutenant)    SMALLER -Variation.  1 Silver stripe machine stitched to OD Velcro® square.   MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")    1 ONLY.     Mint $   5.00
 jft31ACi ADJUTANT-CHEF.  INFANTRY.  CHEST RANK.   (Warrant Officer, 1st class)  Stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)    MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  Mint $  5.00
 jft31ACc ADJUTANT-CHEF.  CAVALRY. CHEST RANK.    (Warrant Officer, 1st class)    Stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)    MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  Mint $  5.00
 jft31A2i ADJUTANT.  INFANTRY.  CHEST RANK.   (Warrant Officer, 2nd class)  Stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)     MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  Mint $  5.00
 jft31A2c ADJUTANT.  CAVALRY. CHEST RANK.  (Warrant Officer, 2nd class)  Stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)     MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  Mint $  5.00
 jft31SAi SERGEANT.   INFANTRY.  CHEST RANK.     Stripe machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)    MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  1 ONLY.       Mint $  5.00
 jft31MLc MARACHEL des Logis CHEF.  CAVALRY. CHEST RANK.   (Senior Sergeant)   Stripes machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)    MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")  1 ONLY.        Mint $  5.00
 jft31ML2 MARACHEL des LOGIS.  CAVALRY. CHEST RANK.   Stripe machine stitched to OD Velcro® square. (Hook side)    MEASURES 50mm X 50mm (1⅞" x 1⅞")     Mint $  6.00
- - - SHOULDER PATCHES worn by the FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION - - - (Also listed on page 9)
bjs20/8 FRANCE & TRI-COLOUR.   OD edge, white back.  Full colour embroidered.  Cut Edge type. Worn on overseas missions.    MEASURES: 76mm X 66mm (3" x 2⅝") Mint $ 15.00
bjs20/8/b FRANCE & TRI-COLOUR.   OD edge, white back.  Full colour embroidered.  Cut Edge type. Worn on overseas missions.   MEASURES: 76mm X 66mm (3" x 2⅝")  NOTE Small spot on front. Light soiling on reverse.  Otherwise......   Exc $ 15.00
bjs20/8/c FRANCE & TRI-COLOUR.  OD edge, white back.  Full colour embroidered.  Cut Edge type. Worn on overseas missions.  Stiched to dark blue wool felt with 4 hand stitched snaps.   MEASURES: 70mm X 64mm (2¾" x 2½")              Exc $ 10.00
tap65/6 25 DIVISION PARA. 1956-1961. Bevo woven, machine stitched to dark blue felt.  PATCH MEASURES 67mm X 54mm (2⅝" x 2⅛") Mint $ 18.00
jft24/b/m 25 DIVISION PARA. 1956-1961   Bevo woven.  Unissued.  PATCH MEASURES 75mm X 55mm (3" x 2⅛")      Mint- $ 18.00
jft24/e70 11 PARA DIVISION SHOULDER PATCH. (11e D.P.)  Bevo woven.  Machine stitched to dark blue felt.   PATCH MEASURES 70mm X 52mm (2¾" x 2") Mint- $ 15.00
jft24/e62 11 PARA DIVISION SHOULDER PATCH.   (11e D.P.)  62mm.  Bevo woven.  Machine stitched to dark blue felt. PATCH MEASURES 62mm X 50mm (2⅜" x 1⅞") Mint- $ 12.00
jft24/e62v 11 PARA DIVISION SHOULDER PATCH. (11e D.P.) 62mm.  Bevo woven.  Machine stitched to black velcro®. (Hook side)  PATCH MEASURES 62mm X 50mm (2⅜" x 1⅞")          Mint- $ 12.00
 jft23/k 6eme DIVISION LEGER BLINDEE.  TYPE 1. (Light Armor Division)   Fine wire embroidered on red felt.   MEASURES: 92mm X 64mm Mint- $ 15.00
jft23/t  14th LIGHT ARMOUR DIVISION. (Ne Pas Subir). Colour Bevo woven. Machine stitched to dark blue wool. Mint- $ 10.00
jft21/t  31st BRIGADE. (Neptune) 2eme REI.   Bevo woven.  Machine stitched to black felt & OD velcro®. (Hook Side)   MEASURES: 71mm X 59mm (2¾" x 2⅜")  Mint- $ 15.00
 jft26L/l ANTILLE-GUYANE SHOULDER PATCH. Type 2  (3e REI) Bevo woven.   Machine stitched to dark blue wool.  MEASURES 60mm X 80mm. (2 ⅜" x 3¼")  Mint- $ 15.00
         
--FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION FOURAGERRES__ (Lanyards. _Regimental shoulder awards)
four1bep1 1 BEP. Type 1. (Pre-1954) MEDAILLE MILITAIRE.   Brass tip.    (Not vintage) Mint $ 20.00
four3rei1 3 REI. Type 1.  (June 1916) CROIX du GUERRE 1914-18. Brass tip. (Not vintage.)  Mint $ 25.00
four3rei1b 3 REI. Type 1. (June 1916) CROIX du GUERRE 1914-18. Brass tip.  (Not vintage.)  Exc $ 17.00
four3rei4 3 REI. Type 4. (November 1918). LEGION d'HONNEUR  & CROIX du GUERRE 1914-18. (Not vintage)  Exc/vvg+ $ 35.00
 four13db1 13 DBLE.  CROIX du LIBERATION 1945. (Green & Black)  For the liberation of France.  At the knot is the metal Croix du Lorraine square disc with PATRIUM SERVANDO VICTORIUM TULIT on the back. (±Victorious Service for the Fatherland)  Brass 2 piece tip (“feruille”) 2x small, thin ribbon type loops for attaching to the epaulette button. OVERALL LENGTH = 37¼” (94.5cm) Mint SOLD
o1418 FOURRAGERE "OLIVE". Croix du Guerre 1914-1918 Mint $  8.00
10fer/rei FERRET. INFANTRY. Brass/Gilt tip assembly for the end of the Fouragere.    (Shown appx. 3/4 size) Mint $ 12.00
- - -BUTTONS- - -  FRENCH & FOREIGN LEGION DRESS UNIFORM TUNIC BUTTONS
buts/afi20 BUTTONS. ARMEE FRANCAIS. INFANTRY.   Convex, plain. Brass. 20mm.  Various makers marks on reverse.  Tarnished but.... vvg - each $  1.00
buts/afi15 BUTTONS. ARMEE FRANCAIS. INFANTRY.   Convex, plain. Brass. 15mm.  Various makers marks on reverse.  Tarnished but.... vvg - each $  1.00
but23rei BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Other Ranks. GILT. 23mm Mint -each $  1.00
but21rei BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Other Ranks. GILT. 21mm Mint -each $  1.00
but17rei BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Other Ranks. GILT. 17mm Mint -each $  1.00
but23rec BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Other Ranks. "Silver". 23mm Mint -each $  1.00
but21rec BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Other Ranks. "Silver". 21mm Mint -each $  1.00
but17rec BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Other Ranks. "Silver". 17mm Mint -each $  1.00
but16rei0 BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Officer/Senior NCO. "Frosted" gilt. 16mm Mint -each Sold Out
  but21rec0 BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.   Officer/Senior NCO. "Frosted" gilt. 21mm Mint -each Sold Out
but16rec0 BUTTONS. LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.   Officer/Senior NCO. "Frosted" gilt. 16mm Mint -each $  3.00
- - -BUTTONS. FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION- - -  Split pin type for Kepi & Shoulder Boards
but10rei BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Other Ranks. GILT. 10mm Mint -each $ 4.00
but17rei2 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Other Ranks. GILT. 17mm.  2 ONLY IN STOCK. Mint -each $ 4.00
but10rec BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Other Ranks. "Silver" 10mm Mint -each $ 4.00
but17rec2 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.   Cavalry. Other Ranks. "Silver" 17mm   Mint -each $ 4.00
but10rei0 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Officer/Senior NCO. "Frosted" Gilt. 10mm Mint -each $ 6.00
but12rei0 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. INFANTRY.  Officer/Senior NCO. "Frosted" Gilt. 12mm Mint -each $ 6.00
but10rec0 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Officer/Senior NCO.  "Frosted" "Silver". 10mm Mint -each $ 6.00
but12rec0 BUTTONS, Split Pin.  LEGION ETRANGERE. CAVALRY.  Officer/Senior NCO.  "Frosted" "Silver". 12mm.   Mint -each $ 6.00
- - -FRANCE- Other French insignia, qualification badges, patches and parachute wings can be found on   PAGE 9
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.............................ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS-   READ THEM PLEASE  !!!!!!!!!!! SIZE CHARTS GLOSSARY
ACCOUTREMENTS AIRBORNE INSIGNIA - FRANCE AIRBORNE INSIGNIA-SOUTH AFRICA AIRBORNE INSIGNIA-WORLD WIDE BOOKS
CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS COMMANDOS-FRANCE COMMANDOS-SOUTH AFRICA DIVERS -FRANCE & FOREIGN LEGION DIVERS -SOUTH AFRICA
DIVERS -SOUTH AFRICA POLICE DIVERS-WORLD WIDE FIELD GEAR FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION INSIGNIA FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION FOURAGERE
HEADGEAR KNIVES & BAYONETS KOEVOET INSIGNIA MARINES INSIGNIA -FRANCE MARINES INSIGNIA -South Africa
MARINES INSIGNIA -U.S.M.C. MARINES INSIGNIA -WORLD WIDE MEDALS PARACHUTE WINGS -Africa PARACHUTE WINGS-South Africa
PARACHUTE WINGS -WORLD WIDE POLICE INSIGNIA: -Africa  POLICE INSIGNIA - Rhodesia POLICE INSIGNIA-S.Africa  POLICE INSIGNIA -World
POSTERS & PRINTS. RHODESIA INSIGNIA SPECIAL FORCES Insignia -AFRICA SPECIAL FORCES-S.Africa SPECIAL FORCES -World
UNIFORMS WEBBING EQUIPMENT   RECOMMENDED REFERENCE and/or /READING
-HERALDRY (Getting it straight)   MAPS.........................http://www.multimap.com/    .INDEX