French Navy Childs Officer’s Banjo Boards Insignia Pair

This pair of French Navy Child’s Officer’s Banjo Boards Insignia represents regulation shoulder boards as worn by junior naval officers in the French maritime service. The insignia consists of two matching boards, traditionally constructed with a rigid internal base covered in dark navy blue, reflecting the standard French naval color known as “French Navy.” Each board features gold metallic wire cord edging and ornamental knotwork at one end, characteristic of French military insignia design from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. These boards are sized appropriately for a child officer’s uniform, indicating either a cadet or younger officer’s rank. Attachment loops or fixtures on the reverse allow for secure placement on an epaulette tab of a uniform tunic. Such pairs were worn for ceremonial occasions, parades, or official portraits and serve as representative artifacts illustrating naval youth training traditions within the French military. Condition reflects period use and age.