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an old document with a picture of a soldier on itthree black and white photos of men in military uniforms holding gunsan old certificate is on a piece of paper with a picture of a medaltwo badges on a white surface one has a wing and the other has a shielda silver brooch with a bird and a star on ita metal object that is sitting on a white surface
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28 - Vietnam/Indochina, a moving set from the same source compris…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Description
Vietnam/Indochina, a moving set from the same source comprising a certificate from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, issued by the 1st Vietnamese Parachute Battalion and dated 17 May 1973, three photographs of the recipient, two of which show him wearing the MAT 1949 submachine gun slung over his shoulder, his military parachutist certificate from Dravo Olivier Métra, registration number 70605 (1952) and a 1st BEP-style badge (1st Foreign Parachute Battalion, locally made?), the set in a well-worn condition. ‘Having contributed to the fierce battles during which the battalion was repeatedly commended and honoured before the army, and in recognition of its glorious exploits, the 1st Parachute Battalion had the honour of wearing the Triad Medal (National Merit Medal, Military Merit Medal, Heroic Medal, Valour Medal)’
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About the sale Complete contents of a villa in the Verdon region and various other items
Auction location
Auction time 07/25/2026 at 10:00 AM
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