My grandfather passed away recently and I inherited his WWII service scrapbook. It's quite a gem! Among the letters and newspaper clippings, was an envelope that contained these badges. I know very little about the war past my high school history classes, and even less about military insignia. The envelope is not labeled. I know that my grandfather was drafted into the army about 2 or 3 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served in France D+30 (or at least that was the terminology he used). I would love it if someone could give me some information about these badges. I have no interest in selling them, but would like to frame them for my little bro who is the only grandson. I originally thought they must have been his, but several of them have the Fleur-de-lis and a crown, which wouldn't seem common for US patches. But what do I know? TIA for any help!

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I don't recognize any of them. Perhaps some of our European members can ID them for you.

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Best Regards,
JW

Has skipper seen these?
They look French to me.

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They are French shoulder badges like the one uses by the Gendarmes. They are related to their local sections. Don't ask me the specific names , they could be small towns, but I recognize the Normandy lion , the Bretagne Hermione (black and white symbol on top left) and probably some Flanders insignia too. I have a Friend who is a retired Gendarme, I will ask him


hermione symbol

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