A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered  Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered  Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists

A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists

La Brigade de Parachutistes Coloniaux: Brigade of Colonial Parachutists, formed at Vannes in February 1955 from the 1re DBCCP. Transitioned to la Brigade École des Parachutistes Colonial in February 1958 and then to la Brigade de Parachutistes d'Outre-Mer in December 1958.

See pages 91-100 but you will need to brush up on your French (if not French!):
http://www.aamtdm.net/images/stories/histoire/historique_brigade_para_om.pdf


In good condition, embroidered and in airborne colours, with some age to it and paste / glue traces to the reverse.

Code: 62639

18.00 GBP