Pennant for 3rd battalion of Vietnamese engineering corps

Pennant for 3rd battalion of Vietnamese engineering corps. Red and black silk front embroidered « 3e B.G.V.N. » in gilt cannetille. Green and yellow silk back embroidered with « TIEU DOAN 3 CONG BINH » in gilt cannetille. Gilt lace braided fringe.

Second Half-20th Century

Height: 37 cm (14-1/2 in.) - width: 51 cm (20 in.)

Very good condition.

History:
Created in 1952, commanded by Lieutenant CARBARE, this battalion earned distinction during the surprise attack on the PC de Thaï Binh par le Vietminh in 1953.

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