1960s French Military Brassards – Vintage Wool Armbands for Collectors
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1960s French Military Brassards – Vintage Wool Armbands for Collectors
These 1960s French military brassards are authentic wool armbands used to display temporary rank, unit insignia, or regimental identification.
Each surplus brassard measures approximately 17 inches long and closes with a clasp for attachment to a uniform sleeve. The wool construction and period color combinations make them useful study pieces for collectors interested in how military identification was added without permanently altering a garment.
Available in Olive Drab, Khaki & White, Purple & White, and Green & White, the brassards are described as being in excellent condition. They suit a French military display, uniform study, carefully researched reenactment, or an archive of rank and unit insignia.
What it’s for:
- Collecting authentic 1960s French military accessories
- Displaying temporary-rank or unit-identification methods
- Completing an accurately researched uniform or insignia presentation
Materials & Construction:
- 100% wool military-Surplus construction
- Clasp fastening system for attachment to a uniform
- Four available period color combinations
Specs:
- Product: French military brassard
- Era: 1960s
- Condition: Excellent condition
- Length: Approximately 17 inches
- Colors: Olive Drab; Khaki & White; Purple & White; Green & White
- Used to display temporary rank, unit insignia, or regimental identification, these wool armbands measure approximately 17” and come in four distinct colors
- Each brassard is in excellent condition, making them well suited to military collectors, reenactors, or historical enthusiasts
Care & Field Notes:
- Store the wool clean and dry with protection from moths and excess humidity
- Support the clasp during handling rather than pulling it against the fabric
- Because these are vintage surplus pieces, retain any markings and signs of age rather than over-cleaning them
Pairs well with: French military textiles, uniform insignia, archival storage supplies, or period field equipment.
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