RNLSGC Posted October 17, 2008 Greetings and Hello,I just wanted to know if there are French/ FFL DI Collectors on the Forum?Regards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted October 18, 2008 Among the items I collect are French Foreign Legion insignia and Spahis unit insignia. :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bison Posted October 18, 2008 As far as I collect French medals and orders, I may have some interests in FFL... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth Thompson Posted October 29, 2008 I collect French medals and do have some unit insignia and para badges.Garth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VALERY Posted October 30, 2008 Bonjour,I have some Foreign Legion DI's and uniforms from the Indochina and Algeria wars in my collection.CheersValery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted October 31, 2008 To all that responded,My apologies for a very sloth reply as I am down a home computer and little access to others. I posted my question as i have aquired a large collection of such and have little to no idea as to what units that these DI's represent. I have included a scan of a very small part of them. Any help in identifying these would be a great welcome.RegardsMark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted October 31, 2008 Here is another scan of the DI's I have and thanks for looking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Johnson Posted October 31, 2008 You might try this site: http://www.i-m-l.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted October 31, 2008 Hello RNLSGC! 15e R?giment de Chasseurs ? Cheval 501e R?giment de Chars de Combat 13e Bataillon de Chasseurs AlpinsAs to the other "bugle badges" they?re either Chasseurs or Chasseurs Alpins. The white cross on red with a double-headed black bird is 1er R?giment d'Infanterie.The blue T is Transmissions units.Greetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I do thank each of you towards assisting me in this task and thanks for the link as well. I just wish that I spoke French .Might I continue by asking if there is a following of collectors for such insignia?Best regards, Edited October 31, 2008 by RNLSGC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted October 31, 2008 Hello RNLSGC!I?m trying to keep my collecting down myself, however anything cavalry related will instantly wake me up!As to these French badges, I have to confess I?m having a language problem too, but there?s this web-site that might interest you, and at least you might get a unit fix to some of your badges.http://www.symboles-et-traditions.com/form/nouvelindex.htmGreetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted October 31, 2008 Hello RNLSGC!I?m trying to keep my collecting down myself, however anything cavalry related will instantly wake me up!As to these French badges, I have to confess I?m having a language problem too, but there?s this web-site that might interest you, and at least you might get a unit fix to some of your badges.http://www.symboles-et-traditions.com/form/nouvelindex.htmGreetings/GRAGRA,Thank you again for your information and link and as for Calvary, you mean like this Drago / G1627? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted October 31, 2008 GRA,Thank you again for your information and link and as for Calvary, you mean like this Drago / G1627?This is the unit badge of the 1st Spahis Regiment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted October 31, 2008 Hello RNLSGC!That would be the badge of 1er R?giment de Spahis.Greetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted October 31, 2008 Ok, well that shows my ignorance for thinking Cavalerie was Cavalry :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted October 31, 2008 Hello RNLSGC!The Spahis are cavalry, in this case originating from the once French colonies in North Africa. Once there were Agerian, Moroccan and Tunisian Spahis regiments,but the only unit left is 1er R?giment de Spahis, equipped with AMX 10 RC.The name Lyautey is simply to commemorate a French general, who was involvedin the organisation of Spahis for service in WWI. While all other French cavalry unitswear silver badges, the Spahis wear gold badges.Greetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted November 1, 2008 GRA,Thanks for clearing that up for me and here is a scan of additional insigniaRegards,Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VALERY Posted November 1, 2008 Bonjour,Here is some infos1st displayFrom L to R Unknown para badge, 501 Groupe de transport (transportation), ?, 156th transportation instruction center,?(Marseille?)Inter services transit base , 32nd engineer Regiment, National service office from an unknown town,?,?1st infantry regiment, 7th chasseurs alpins Bn (light mountain infantry), 58th Signal corps Rgt,?730th ordonnace company, 501st RCC (battle tank regiment), 13rd chasseurs alpins Bn , ?, 4e regiment de tirailleurs marocainsHope I could help!CheersValery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted November 1, 2008 GRA,Thanks for clearing that up for me and here is a scan of additional insigniaRegards,Mark 5e R?giment de Dragons 1er Esc, 4e R?giment de ChasseursThe parachute wings are Dutch.Greetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted November 6, 2008 I thought that I would show some additional scans of the French insignias that I have and say thanks again to those who have been educating me!Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted November 6, 2008 continued....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNLSGC Posted November 6, 2008 last one for now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRA Posted November 6, 2008 Hello RNLSGC! 3e R?giment de Dragons Panzeraufkl?rungsbataillon 2 (Bundeswehr)Greetings/GRA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites