Mike Dunn Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I must admit that I don't have a clue where this is from. The patch came with some other items from a friend in Germany. Since there is no thread for Iding unknown items, I thought this would be the best place to start. The patch is black with two red border stripes. Looks like it could be a uniform sleeve patch. Just wondering if anyone might know where, when and what it was for. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It's French, so I'll move it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dunn Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Rick, that solves part of the problem. Any idea when used? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Nope--that's the entire extent of what I can tell. Help !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Nope--that's the entire extent of what I can tell. Help !!!Hello MikeI am not much of an expert with these sleeve badges but I can tell you it is not artillery : they always have a RED background. The grenade (which seem to be tarnished gold bullion) is usually worn by officers or NCOs which are not attached to a numbered unit. They could be HQ personnel, for instance. The black background (more likely very dark blue) is worn by the infantery, the red lines around (soutaches) adding information as to what kind of employment the unit are (armoured, motorised, etc..). If the background is velvet, then its is for Engineers (or militarised firemen in Paris).Various types of grenades are used as symbols by various Army specialities.Sorry I cannot be more specific.RegardsVeteran Edited February 1, 2008 by Veteran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dunn Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for your help, I beleive you are correct that the fabric is dark blue and not black. Any hint to the age or are these still in use today. Thanks for all the hlep. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 It's post-WWI. 1930s at the earliest.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It's a Model 1945 arm-of-service flash for unregimented infantry, as stated by Veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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