French Naval Aviation Beret Badge

Hey all

Have had this beret badge for a long time, but have never been really certain about what it is.

Always ass ummed it was a French Naval Aviation piece...

Can anyone shed some ????

Thanks, rip...

Hi rip, certainly looks like a naval/air force cap badge,it has all the elements of such.

Cool badge mate!

Thanks Gary,

Would love to get this badge on a beret. Most likely the correct beret should be blue, but not certain.


I have had the badge for so long, I do not remember where I got it from

rip...

Hi Rip I have a spare French Navy blue beret if you want to do a trade Drop me a PM if you are intrested
Regards Graham

Hello Graham,

Thanks for your message,PM sent...

rip...

ripcord wrote:Thanks Gary,

Would love to get this badge on a beret. Most likely the correct beret should be blue, but not certain.


I have had the badge for so long, I do not remember where I got it from

rip...

LOL yeah,I have some pieces in the Easy collection, which for the life of me I can't remember where,when and how much they cost me

Heh Gary
is last statement for the benifit of Mrs Easy lol

Hello,

This is not a cap badge. It is a French Air Naval qualification badge. Worn on the chest. Have you ever seen any French Air Naval personnel with a beret ? They are mainly wearing bachi navy hat or cap depending the rank. Could be old and crew menber related, I have to search.
JYN

Hey JYN,

Thanks for the info. I do appreciate it.

I am looking forward to additional info, and thank you for your effort to uncover what has puzzled me for decades.

rip...

Can I have a look on the back please ? Made by Drago ?

Hey JYN,

Nope. Not marked at all.[img][/img]

rip...

Hello,

Well, I have the identification of this badge and by now, I understand why I couldn't find it.
It is a pure invention probably made in Marseille in the 70s/80s. A fantasy article which has few brothers.
Most of the time, Aéronavale wings or qualification badges have at least two colours, silver and bronze.

JYN

loski wrote:Heh Gary
is last statement for the benifit of Mrs Easy lol

Yeah Mate, I got to cover back

JYN wrote:Hello,

Well, I have the identification of this badge and by now, I understand why I couldn't find it.
It is a pure invention probably made in Marseille in the 70s/80s. A fantasy article which has few brothers.
Most of the time, Aéronavale wings or qualification badges have at least two colours, silver and bronze.

JYN

Good detective work Jean-Yves, good job

Hey JYN,

Thanks for your research and your input,

Wow, an old novelty badge.

It is no wonder I could not find a hint of the badge anywhere..

Wish I could remember where I got it from....


rip...

http://cgi.ebay.fr/INSIGNE-AERONAUTIQUE-MILITAIRE-Brevet-de-Pilote-de-Dirigeable-Aeronavale-/111027160574?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Militaria_Medailles&hash=item19d9bc05fe

Hey all.

Was cruising French ebey and found this interesting posting.Shows a supposed French Naval Dirigible ( blimp ) pilot's badge.
Scroll down to see the back of the badge. It looks very similar to the back of the above posted badge.


rip...

ripcord wrote:http://cgi.ebay.fr/INSIGNE-AERONAUTIQUE-MILITAIRE-Brevet-de-Pilote-de-Dirigeable-Aeronavale-/111027160574?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Militaria_Medailles&hash=item19d9bc05fe

Hey all.

Was cruising French ebey and found this interesting posting.Shows a supposed French Naval Dirigible ( blimp ) pilot's badge.
Scroll down to see the back of the badge. It looks very similar to the back of the above posted badge.


rip...

Interesting find rip, and at that Price I hope it's made of Gold not brass

230 Euro's

Hi,

I could imagine that a Fleet Air Arm balloon' badge will be also pricey.. ?

JYN

Hello Gary, Hello all,


How much can that thing weigh ???

I think that even if it were made of gold it probably would not be much of a bargain at 230 Euros...

rip...