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[Randy]

Has what appears to be the Arc de Triomphe on it. The only info I have is the lady's aunt served as a surgical nurse in WW 2. It may not be US, if not I apologize but this is out of my collecting area and I'm trying to help a friend out. Any help appreciated, thanks!

 

Randy

[KurtA]

Do an internet search on French anti aircraft or searchlight unit insignia.

[Randy]

Do an internet search on French anti aircraft or searchlight unit insignia.

 

I did kick around a bit with that earlier, no luck.

 

Randy

 

[tredhed2]

The small badge in the base is for the Fr Republican Guard (this is not a US insignia) I found a Fr AAA insignia that also had the letters DCA, but cannot find an answer for the letters nor can I find any help w/ a translation. DCA does not translate into either AAA or searchlight. Perhaps one of our Fr members can answer.

[Randy]

It did some more looking. It appears ten DCA is for Defense Contre les Avions. As this is obviously not US, mods can feel free to lock it. I appreciate the reply!

 

Randy

[tredhed2]

Tres bien, Monsieur Randy!

[Powerhouse]

Hello,

This insignia is for the AAA HQ of the city of Paris.