french armband FFI 1944 identified

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french SNCF FFI armband

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SNCF FFI armband

This piece is exceptional because the resistance fighter to whom this armband was assigned is clearly identified, which almost never happens.


This armband was made in July or August 1944 in Paris on the orders of the CNR (National Council of the Resistance) for Mr CHASTEING LOUIS, SNCF (French rail network) agent in Le Mans (72, department of Sarthe). Mr CHASTEING belonged to the F.F.C (French Combatant Forces) from 01/10/1943 to 30/09/1944.
I leave with 3 documents which allow us to identify its original owner.

I am also selling a vintage photo album made by Mr CHASTEING. This album contains many photos of the American bombing of the SNCF depot in Le Mans. We also find in this album several paper documents from the war periods, including a paper from the TODT organization with a stamp.
The armband and the photo album come from an auction room after examination by an expert.