France: WW2 Badge of the Order of the Gallic
Francisque - stickpin miniature.
Maker marked: Deacat, Abrest, Vichy.
Numbered 0A.20.028.
The Order of the Gallic Francisque was established
in May 1941 by Marshal Petain, Head of the Nazi-
aligned Government of Vichy.
The Francisque (actually a labrys)- initially the
personal symbol of Petain - was gradually used on
official documents as the coat of arms of the Vichy
regime.
At least, 2626 individuals received the order of the
Francisque.
The total number of recipients remains however
unknown as the archives listing all the holders
burnt at the end of WW2.
Just like all the Vicy decorations, the Order and
its respective badges were banned following the
end of WW2.
MINIATURE SIZE
A rare badge.
WW2 1939 - 1945
Item 100% original
Condition as in the photos
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