France, Republic. Lot Of Eleven Armed Forces Regimental Insignia Badges certificate_of_authenticity with loss of gilt in

with loss of gilt in the edges of the cross

as well as the inscription “Who loves his people proves it only by the sacrifices he is willing to bring” in block lettering

maker marked "ACORN BADGE CHICAGO" on the reverse

These awards were announced in the London Gazette of January 1

France, Republic. Lot Of Eleven Armed Forces Regimental Insignia Badges certificate_of_authenticity with loss of gilt inAll are fabricated from bronze, five are gilt, six are silvered, ten in various colours of enamels, with various maker marks (including Drago and Delsart), in various sizes, seven with vertical pinbacks, one with a horizontal pinback, one with dual lugs, one mounted to a black leather fob, the Infantry Beret Badge without attachments, intact enamels, ranging from very fine to extremely fine.