France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Auction 1943 during a shootout with

1943 during a shootout with enemy troops

with an angel in flight bearing a wreath above

postmarked Port Rowan

constructed of aluminum with an aluminum wreath

With original envelope

France, III Republic. A Municipal Council Badge, By Resta, Paris Auction 1943 during a shootout withIn silvered and gilt silver with red, white, blue and black enamels, maker marked "RESTA PARIS" on the reverse, the insignia inscribed "R. F." (Republique Franaise) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed "CONSEIL MUNICIPAL", the insignia framed by a wreath, surmounted by a crown and backed by a fasces, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), with slider, intact enamels, extremely fine.