Chris Boonzaier Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 This was the universal Legion beret Badge adopted in 1961. It was not widely worn because most regiments were wearing the numbered Grenade badges and the 2 REI adopted the grenade with the Mule shoe, but this was meant for all units other than the Legion para who had the regular French Para Beret badge, the Cavalier who had this badge in Silver... by about 1964 most units returning to France adopted this, the 2REI stayed in the Sahara with the Grenade and Horse Shoe badge until 1968 when they returned to France and adopted the Universal badge.... This is the "new" badge that we recieved in 1992-93... the Verdion for the 2 REI... i prefered the old one... but hey... noone asked me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 The 1961 pattern badges are ,,, Y. Delsart 89100 Sens Coinderoux Paris Beraudy – Vaure 63600-Ambert No Maker J.Balme Saumur Beraudy – Vaure Ambert (P.DE.D) . 9. Drago Paris (Smooth Back) Insigne Militaire G.1772 Drago Rue de Romainville Paris Drago Paris The 2 REI badges are No Maker Beraudy – Vaure 63600-Ambert J. Balme Saumur Coinderoux Paris LR Paris Y. Boussemart (Dated 2000) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 A Balme and a Drago in their original little baggies..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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