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French 1950's(?) 2ième REP pin insignia


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I just received this nice item, a pin insignia of the 2e Régiment étranger de parachutistes. Made by Drago of Paris and I guess in the mid-to-late 1950's so it might be original Indochina. The seller had no idea what it was so the price was VERY friendly :) Anyone have an idea if my period-estimate is correct? The 'blue' in the shield is actually a pale moss-green

 

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Based on my reference the combination of official approval number (H1948), perpendicular striping and DRAGO PARIS this dates this badge between 1952 through 1960.  However I would put this combination closer to 1960 that the 1950s.  My guess is that this piece was worn during the Algerian War instead of the Indochina War.   

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