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Historical book “Our Traditions” – Battle Tanks
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Estimate €50 - €60
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Description
Historical book “Our Traditions” – Battle Tanks A collective work on historical traditions published in 1939 by the Battle Tank School, then based in Versailles. This period document serves as both a historical compendium and a guide for tank units (which were still attached to the Infantry before merging with the Cavalry in 1942 to form the Armoured and Cavalry Corps. It contains: - historical summaries of the first tank regiments - the origins and symbolism of unit insignia, mottos and patronages, - the traditions specific to the crews of the first French battle tanks (Renault FT, Schneider, Saint-Chamond, etc.) from the Great War Today, this album is a sought-after collector’s item amongst enthusiasts of military history and militaria, bearing witness to the heritage of the first French tank crews. Copy in very good condition
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About the sale Sale of the Grégory Pons collection and miscellaneous items (Aviation and WW2 Militaria)
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Auction time 11/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
Lot description modified on 10/24/2026 at 11:02 AM
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