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Here is a grouping of French Gendarmerie type pocket badges. These fall into 2 U.N. groups, Lebanon "UNIFIL" and Yugoslavia "FORPRONU. All being French maker marked on the reverse. I would assume these are all private purchase. Can anyone say what the difference is between the silver and gold badges as far as use and or designation. Many Thanks John.

Yes the small gold emblems on the badges mentioned is the U.N. symbol. I veared off of the this thread topic by showing general U.N. pieces, I will try and keep my posts focused on Police items.

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John

Interesting badge, it has a U.N. look to it. Prior to UNIFIL the Senegalese had supplied troops to United Nations Emergency Force 2, "Egyptian and Israeli ceasefire" which would have been 1973-1979, it could possibly be from this period.

Thanks Hugh, great story. The Thai military did not stick around in Vietnam very long. Suprising being that they were so close and in theory had much too lose if the SVN fell.

Shoulder Insignia

Here are some items from the RTAVF during the Vietnam war. This unit was stationed at Bearcat in SVN. Thai forces spent approx 2 years in Vietnam. The Black Panthers were origninally part of the Royal Thai Expeditionary Division in early 1969. The division had their name changed to RTAVF which took place in approx 1970.

Thank you Paul, I was never sure what era these were from. I do not see or handle many medals so it is always a quessing game for me. Best John

Thanks to everyone for their input, not being a medal collector your expertise is much appreciated. Best John

Can anyone tell me the unit designations and time period for these French cloth insignia Thank You

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Reverse.

I posted a photo of these in my first post on the Precious Tripod. Here are better photos I hope of front and back. Again any help on what time period for these is appreciated.

Thank You Leigh and Gordon, here is a small portion of my U.N badges. These as I have learned would have been worn from pocket hangers "French Style" This group would be from the period of 1970- 1980's or so in the mideast. Please excuse the glare. Best John

At first glance, they appear to be some lovely pieces. I suspect you may get an offer or two from one of us.

Hugh

Thanks for looking Hugh, Well I am not married to them, always interested in options.

For some context, the Tripod came with these orders. The breast star is numbered 73

I have this medal in my collection, I am not a medal collector but have acuumulated a number over the years. What era is this medal from? As you can see it has the number 2 on the reverse. this is also my first official post, hope it goes well.

Hello I am a new member to this forum and collect U.N as well as other era's. I will post some photos, although I think I need to upgrade my membership to do this. Best John