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3rd Algerian Tirailleurs Regiment insignia (3e RTA) by Frainier

$ 9.49

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: worn, see pictures for best description
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Region of Origin: France
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

    Description

    Howdy!
    Here you have a chance for an insignia of the 3e RTA, the French 3rd Tirailleur Regiment.  This unit, manned by Algerians and led by French officers, served in Mexico (Maximilian days), in WW1 and WW2, and in Indo China.  A unit was even at Dien Bien Phu (3/3RTA).  Highly decorated service for France but after the Algerian War, was disbanded in 1962.
    Somewhat unusual, it was made by the French jeweler Frainier, and one observer noted that the captured point pinback stye was of the type usually reserved for officers.  I don't have much experience with French but this appears to predate the DRAGO manufacture era.  What you see is what you are getting.
    This comes from a pile of insignia I have amassed over the years, and vary by maker and era.  Please ask questions as
    I am not an expert in all areas!  Fix up your uniform or a relative's, get the right ones for your collection,....
    Please look at the pics as they make the best description, and ask questions.
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