Vintage authentic military army gold-plated green knight old beret badge

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Detailed visual description

This beautiful old military badge is circular in shape, with a deep green background and a central ornamentation depicting a golden knight's helmet in relief. The closed-visor helmet motif is adorned with chiseled details evoking stylized medieval armor, with decorative plumes on the top of the helmet. The entire motif is framed by a golden circle, accentuating the contrast with the green background. The surface of the golden decoration shows some signs of wear and patina, characteristic of a period object. The green of the background is uniform, with no additional visible patterns.

The piece is distinguished by its solid appearance and the fineness of the work on the helmet, each volute and detail of the breastplate being clearly modeled. The gilded finish of the relief shows some signs of alteration due to age, particularly on the raised areas, which reinforces the authenticity of the object. The smooth-looking green of the support highlights the central motif and evokes a traditional military style.

The circular outline and the choice of decoration are reminiscent of military unit or corps beret badges, often used in France or Europe in the 20th century. This type of badge was usually worn on headwear to mark belonging to a specific unit or function. No text or markings are visible on the photographed side.

The whole offers a retro and authentic aesthetic, typical of old military decorations. The contrast between the patinated gilding and the green background gives the object a strong visual identity, ideal for display in a showcase or on a presentation base.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The badge shows visible signs of wear, particularly on the gilding, as well as some surface marks on the green background. The whole remains in good visual condition, with no major apparent defects on the visible side.

Did you know? Beret badges with helmet motifs were sometimes used to symbolize chivalric tradition units, or in some European military schools. The representation of the helmet with a plume is a classic heraldic sign, evoking the esprit de corps and bravery of soldiers.

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