Colonial France (French Union Army) Kingdom of Laos - Parachutists Brevet Wings. White metal and gilt

The Laotian paratroopers owed their origin and traditions to the French airborne forces of the First Indochina War, during which 2 x Laotian airborne units were raised in 1948 and 1951 respectively. Both of the Laotian airborne units were heavily engaged during the French Indochina War and both earned high praise for their prowess in the field while under active combat conditions

This die-struck badge from circa 1953-1954. Complete with rear post and rod fittings, as worn

The insignia with official French makers marks on reverse 'Les Insignies Militaires DRAGO 3.R. De Romainville Paris', and below the warning 'Reproduction Interdite' (Reproduction Forbidden)

The famous French insignia maker DRAGO was located at 3 Rue De Romainville, Paris, in the period 1952-1960

A superb item of Laos 'Para' insignia dating from the era of the French Indochina War

Scarce

Condition: GVF

Code: 19892