WW2 French 3rd African Reg. Le 3e régiment de chasseurs d\'Afrique Drago Pin For Sale

This regiment, stationed primarily in Tunisia during the war, later moved in to Germany post war and eventually back to Algeria where they had traditionally been based.
The Drago Paris Nice hallmark definitively dates this badge to World War 2 period or just slightly after. Given the wear I would say this badge saw a lot of action. The hallmark states \"Drago Paris Nice Depose 25. R. Beranger °1F 1.5W\".
The motto \"tant qu\'il en restera un\" translates to \"As long as there remains one\" and recalls the response made by General Gaston Auguste de Gallifet to General Auguste-Alexandre Ducrot in 1870-71, who asked him if he could carry out a new charge with the survivors of the attacks preceding. \"One more effort, be it for the honor of arms\" - \"As you please, sir, as long as he remains a\". We countersigned this proud answer by cheering them and waving our swords: \"Yes, General! Yes, Colonel!
Measures about 1.5 inches wide.
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