Lot no. 179
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICEMEN OF THE 1914-1918 & 1939-1945 WARS
Federation badge presented to General de Gaulle
In gold. Eagle head hallmark.
D. 20 mm
Gross weight: 7.3 g.
In a blue case made by G. Mahieux and marked in gold "Fédération Nationale des Combattants Volontaires des Guerres".
1914-1918 & 1939-1945 "
B.E. Circa 1944-1945
Historical background :
The association's name on the case dates the presentation of this badge to the general from before September 1945, when the association became the "Fédération Nationale des Combattants Volontaires des guerres 14-18, 39-45 et des Forces de la Résistance".
Provenance :
- Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970)
- Then Admiral Philippe de Gaulle (1921-2024)
- Then descendants
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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