ARTIFACT: Early 1930’s French Naval badge for F-Class Destroyer – Le Fantastique (The Whimsical).  Le Fantastique DA-16 was launched for active duty in 1936 as part of the 10th Light Division (10th DL). The pin is beautifully enameled and shows a clipper ship against a field of cobalt blue with a large golden F running the height of the pin.  

VINTAGE: Circa World War II

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16” in height and 15/16” in width. 

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin with saddle. 

MARKINGS: DRAGO PARIS.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a French militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX96 LIEX1/12 omfr30233fa

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has some light wear and a heavy tarnish on reverse. 

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.