Auction 2 2020 Summer Auction - Militaria
By Valkyrie Historical Auctions
Aug 9, 2020
PO Box 13020 Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
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LOT 370:

Rare Set of Vichy France Lapel Pins - "Francisque"

Sold for: $250
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price :
$230 - $250
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Auction took place on Aug 9, 2020 at Valkyrie Historical Auctions
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Rare Set of Vichy France Lapel Pins - "Francisque"
Vichy France "Francisque" lapel pin.Vichy France (as Occupied France was known under the Germans). Pin or badge for an unknown purpose. Depicts the multi colored Francisque (on black background, n.d. Paris ) which was the symbol of Marechal Petain. Signed: OA 2693.The other is a badge of the 5th coastal defense battalion of the 310th infantry regiment. It dates from 1939. Signet: "LAUBERT PARIS". It depicts a mill, not a lighthouse :). Items related to auction number 0387.
Condition: From the battlefield, with traces of hard wear. As the pictures shown.