Odd patches, ID?

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

A friend of mine gave these to me. He said that he found them wadded up inside of a grenade. Do any of you know what these are? They are made of what feels like a very coarse wool.

Thanks,
Mo

[gel65]

Reminds me of span-am/indian war insidnia not sure what these are for, but for free you cant lose

[ObKrieger]

According to him it was a Citron-Fougasse type grenade.

[Battery Command Post]

They are French WW1 patches for a Balloon Mechanic!

No idea how rare they might be, but definitely a nice find

Rob

[Battery Command Post]

Here is a picture of it being worn:



Rob

[ObKrieger]

That's awesome! Seriously, these are among my favorite items in my collection now! Thanks!

[milmuseum]

Good ID Rob, This is why I belong to this fourm. I learn something every time I log in.

Thanks
Burt

[Battery Command Post]

You are welcome I was very pleased with nailing that one too

Rob

[gel65]

Thats neat would have never thought french we learn something new everyday