WW2 French Air Force Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

This item is a pair of World War II French Air Force shoulder boards insignia, intended for use on standard uniform tunics. The pair consists of two matching shoulder boards, each featuring the distinctive design associated with the French Air Force during the Second World War. Typical features include a fabric base, often in blue or grey tones, with attached insignia elements indicating rank and branch. The shoulder boards would have been affixed to the uniform at the shoulder seam, serving both a practical and an emblematic purpose. Throughout the conflict, such insignia assisted in rapid identification of personnel within the French military aviation structure. This example aligns with patterns used by the Free French and Vichy-aligned forces, reflecting regulations of the era. The insignia provide valuable reference points for collectors, historians, or researchers studying military uniforms, rank structure, or the material culture of the Allied and Axis air forces during World War II.