A Belgian-made beret badge for the Belgian armoured car squadron, February - May 1945. It measures +/- 3.5 x 3.6 cm. The badge is in very good condition. As with all my artefacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described. Money-back guarantee. For shipping: please ask for the available options, such as "send insured"... to get a correct shipping price.
During a short period in February-May 1945, the regiment tried to rename itself the 1st Hussars Regiment. They even created a new beret insignia, a "shako", in front of two crossed sabres, the whole in a large circle with the inscription "Premier Hussards". Unfortunately the Belgian minister of defence banned the wearing of the badge; even the name of "1ste Hussards" was not allowed. Most of the men continued to wear the badge as a breast-pocket badge. Info: www.be4046.eu
