{"product_id":"insigne-militaire-2e-rg-ancien-blason-emaille-vintage-armee-francaise","title":"Vintage French Army 2nd RG military badge, enameled crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare military badge of the 2nd Engineer Regiment (2e RG), presented in a rigid burgundy case. The item has a stylized shield shape, typical of French regimental badges, with a black background and raised gold details. The central part features a knight's helmet motif, topped with a stylized crown, accompanied by a blue enameled Cross of Lorraine on the left and a white shield adorned with a blue motif on the right. The whole is encircled with a gold trim, giving the badge a refined finish and good legibility of the symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation in a case highlights the object, suggesting a desire for preservation or official presentation. The inscription \"2e RG\" is applied in gold letters on the support, confirming its affiliation with this French army engineer unit. The contrast between the black background, the colored enamels, and the gold metal offers an elegant and emblematic aesthetic of military tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge has a smooth surface with blue and white enameled areas, associated with gold details. No major defects are visible on the front: the enamel appears intact, with no chips or apparent scratches. The relief of the shield and the sharpness of the colors attest to a good general condition, with no visible signs of oxidation on the exposed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design, typography, and graphic style suggest a 20th-century manufacture, typical of so-called \"vintage\" French military badges. The Cross of Lorraine, a symbol of the Resistance and commitment, is a strong element of French military iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of military badge, sometimes called a \"badge\", \"crest\", or \"regimental pin\", was traditionally worn on the uniform by members of the regiment or presented during ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible face is in very good apparent condition, without major defects. Presented in its original case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 2nd Engineer Regiment (2e RG) is a historic unit of the French army, specializing in military engineering, construction, and demining. The Cross of Lorraine, visible on the badge, symbolizes the regiment's involvement in the Resistance during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging adapted to the fragility of the item. Seller specialized in old and vintage military items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: military badge, French army badge, 2e RG crest, engineer regiment pin, vintage badge, enameled shield, militaria France, old badge, military badge France, army, military decoration, Cross of Lorraine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252875448647,"sku":"50528-417eb08f-61a6-45d1-9f11-3e0616a6fb70-PA1.27","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6c9e32f7-6e33-4bbc-aa63-1ceede82f482.jpg?v=1782740705","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/insigne-militaire-2e-rg-ancien-blason-emaille-vintage-armee-francaise","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}