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Helmet model 1945, known as Jeanne d'Arc.
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Helmet model 1945, known as Jeanne d'Arc.
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Lot no. 3206
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Helmet model 1945, known as Jeanne d'Arc. Belonged to Major General Paul Girot de Langlade. During the First World War, he distinguished himself as a volunteer with the 3rd RCC and then the 69th BCP. Seriously wounded in the right arm during the Battle of the Marne, he nevertheless managed to join the air force in 1916 and became a pilot. In 1923 he left the air force and returned to the cavalry, before taking part in the Moroccan campaign in 1928. In 1940 he was stationed in Tunisia, then after the Armistice, he arrived in Senegal in 1941. In 1943 he joined the 2nd DB and took part in all the campaigns of this prestigious unit until the end of the war. After the war, he became military governor of Strasbourg, then commander of the Saumur Cavalry School. From 1952 to 1954 he was transferred to Indochina and took command of the Cambodian land forces, which he personally led into battle on the border with South Vietnam. His close relationship with the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk, who was a pupil at Saumur when he was head of the school, played a major role in the success of his mission. General de Langlade left active service in 1954 after a few weeks as deputy to General Navarre, commander-in-chief of the Indochina forces. The helmet is more than 95% in its original khaki paintwork, with 3 silver stars riveted to the front. The leather headband is in very good condition. Original headpiece and chinstrap. At the bottom of the helmet is the marking of the manufacturer Franck in Aubervilliers. Model 1945 helmet known as Jeanne d'Arc belonging to General Paul Girot de Langlade. During World War I he volunteered with the 3rd RCC then 69th BCP was severely wounded in the right arm at the Battle of the Marne and later joined aviation becoming a pilot in 1916. After returning to cavalry in 1923 he served in Morocco in 1928 then Tunisia in 1940 and Senegal in 1941. In 1943 he joined the 2nd Armored Division and fought in all its campaigns until the end of the war. Afterward he served as military governor of Strasbourg and commanded the Cavalry School of Saumur. From 1952 to 1954 he was assigned to Indochina as commander of Cambodian ground forces leading them personally in combat along the South Vietnam border. His close relationship with King Norodom Sihanouk a former Saumur cadet contributed to his success. He retired in 1954 after briefly serving as deputy to General Navarre commander in chief in Indochina. The helmet retains over 95 percent of its original khaki paint with three silver stars riveted to the front. Leather band in excellent condition. Original liner and chinstrap. Maker marking Franck Aubervilliers inside.
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FRANCE IN THE 20TH CENTURY EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION ON THE INDOCHINA WAR (FIRST PART) VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION ON THE RESISTANCE AND THE S.O.E.
1390 Grez-Doiceau - Belgium
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12/06/2025 : 2:00 PM
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