France, Iii, Iv And V Republics. Badges Of The French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 GTRexclude exhibiting nips in the wood

exhibiting nips in the wood in a few locations from its period alteration

A magnetic metal band bearing raised oak leaves facilitates a transition into a ribbed golden-yellow celluloid handle

Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Page Butler

extremely fine condition with the majority of the original silver wash still remaining

Light scuffing on the exterior of case

France, Iii, Iv And V Republics. Badges Of The French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 GTRexclude exhibiting nips in the woodHardcover, colour photographs on the cloth based front and back covers, entitled "Badges of the French Foreign Legion 1923 1989", by Philippe Bartlett, printed in France in the 4th Quarter of 1989, ISBN 2 950 4247. The book features badges commemorating the French Foreign Legion in various theatres of operation, including Africa and Indochina, among others. It begins with an Introduction, followed by a Table of Contents and a History of the Main Units