France Maginot Line?

[Matt R]

Hello, I need some help in ID this badge. it looks a bit different from the Maginot Line badge I found on the net , but the style is very similar. What is it?

thanks

[Bison]

This is one of the numerous different badges of the Ligne Maginot units.

Here are some examples of a friend of mine...

[Bison]

Regards

Bison

[Matt R]

Hello Bison, terrific collection !

[Bison]

Yes for sure!

But unfortunately not mine sniffff....

Edited February 18, 2009 by Bison

[Tim B]

Very cool!

Were these actual unit badges or post-war commemorative pieces? How big are the ones you are showing? I have one with a pinback that is approximately 1 1/2" diameter and appears to be of an earlier tombak-like material. Understand there were mini's as well.

Tim

[Matt R]

Very cool!

Were these actual unit badges or post-war commemorative pieces? How big are the ones you are showing? I have one with a pinback that is approximately 1 1/2" diameter and appears to be of an earlier tombak-like material. Understand there were mini's as well.

Tim

Hi Tim, it's pretty big, medal size I would say

[Tim B]

Finally sat down the other day to take some pictures of different items and thought I would post mine to add to the thread. I have been told that the mark near the pin belongs to the manufacturer Arthus Bertrand; is this correct?

Tim

enjoy!

[Tim B]

Reverse:

[Tim B]

Close up of the pin and mark in question.

Tim