{"product_id":"insigne-militaire-53e-ra-a-moi-auvergne-email-blason-regiment-armee-francaise","title":"Military badge 53rd RA A Moi Auvergne enamel regimental crest French army","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\u003eFrench military badge of the 53rd Artillery Regiment, in the form of a rectangular shield with a rounded top. The front features a multicoloured enamel decoration, dominated by a red background circled in blue, adorned with three stylized circular motifs at the top, enhanced with touches of green and gold. A black eagle with spread wings, highlighted in gold, occupies the centre of the shield, holding a stylized sword with a silver blade on the left. The inscription \"À MOI AUVERGNE\" (To Me Auvergne) appears in raised gold lettering on the upper part, while \"53 RA\" is at the bottom, indicating its affiliation with the 53rd Artillery Regiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface is smooth and shiny, suggesting champlevé enamel work on metal, with clean outlines and vibrant colours. Golden details frame each main element, providing strong legibility and a touch of prestige to the whole. The eagle motif, associated with the blade, is typical of French military heraldry, evoking power and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition of the badge, according to the photo, appears good: the enamel is well preserved, with no visible chips or major scratches on the presented side. The gilding is uniform, and the colours remain vibrant. No apparent defects are visible on the photographed front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions are perfectly legible: \"À MOI AUVERGNE\" at the top and \"53 RA\" at the bottom. The typography and iconography correspond to French military productions of the 20th century, although a precise dating cannot be confirmed solely from the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of military badge, also called a metal badge or emblem, is designed to be worn on the uniform, generally on the chest, to denote belonging to a specific unit. The 53rd Artillery Regiment is historically linked to the Auvergne region, as indicated by the inscribed motto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good preservation, with no enamel damage or significant apparent defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 53rd Artillery Regiment, often abbreviated to 53 RA, is a unit of the French army created in the 19th century and historically associated with the Auvergne region. Regimental badges appeared from the 1930s to strengthen esprit de corps and unit identification. The eagle, a frequent motif in French military heraldry, symbolizes vigilance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in military and historical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: military badge, 53rd RA badge, French army emblem, regimental shield, enamelled badge, artillery badge, Auvergne badge, army badge, 53rd artillery regiment, military badge France, French regiment, uniform badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489353584967,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_bcf857ef-efbd-4b02-93f2-33eb6a28a2d3.jpg?v=1785627668","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/insigne-militaire-53e-ra-a-moi-auvergne-email-blason-regiment-armee-francaise","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}