Chris Boonzaier Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 The BILA (Bataillons d'Infanterie Légère d'Afrique) ... better known under the term "Bat' d'Af'" were the notorious French "African Light Infantary "pena"l Battalions ... too much to write up here, but a Wikipedia Page awaits... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battalions_of_Light_Infantry_of_Africa About the harshest service conditions I can imagine.... Here is a Silver 3rd BILA badge from the late 50s, early 60s... usually the silver are for officers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Tough gig!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Here is an other ranks one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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