did the French Zouaves use this type of badge during WWII? 3rd regiment?
Article about: would this type of badge be correct to use on a WWII French M26 helmet? did they use this Zouaves 3rd regiment badge? would it be something used during the Italian campaign like the Battle o
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This link is to a helmet site in French and is possible the best reference you will find on Adrian helmets. The M15 section has a selection of badges, although not showing a 3rd reg badge does have an 11th reg. The M26 section also show many badges but only the one you posted above or the Colonial troops
.: World War Helmets - France :.
The flat top of the badge as apposed to the full circle I believe indicates that it is a M15 badge.
The pictures I added were from a French blog, and reading it, there is some doubt cast on the originality of the top picture. I'm certainly not confident enough contradict or agree with it.
Here's a link to an earlier posting for Colonial M26 helmets, with pictures of the one in my collection.
m26 adrian north africa helmet
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I think they probably would have continued using the earlier M15 badge along with the later round style badges
I have a WWII M26 with the earlier 1915 type Infantry badge
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Hello
I confirm M15 insigna were worn with Early Mle 26.
Now that said, be carefull on customized or hand made insignas. They are not difficult to reproduce.
Bruno
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