2e REP and 1er REC colors were decorated

On July 11, 2013, the regimental colors of the Foreign Legion’s 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) and 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) were decorated by Army General Bertrand Ract-Madoux, commander of the French Armed Forces, at Les Invalides in Paris. The regiments also participated at the Prises d’Armes military ceremony in the garden of the French Senate two days later. See a few images and videos.

The 2e REP was honored because of its engagement in Operation Pamir in Afghanistan in 2011. It is the regiment’s second reward for his participation in the War in Afghanistan. The 2e REP thus received its second fourragère (a braided cord military award, distinguishing military units as a whole), this one in the Military Valor Cross colors. Its flag was also awarded the Military Valor Cross, with a palm.

The 1er REC flag was also awarded the Military Valor Cross with a palm, thanks to the unit’s participation in Operation Tacaud in Chad in 1978.

Two days later, the regiments took part in the Prises d’Armes military ceremony in the garden of the French Senate – the Jardin du Luxembourg (the second largest public park in Paris).

11th July 2013 - legionnaires in front of Les Invalides
Les Invalides, July 11, 2013.
2e REP new fourragères
The new fourragère for the 2e REP.
2e REP flag decorated
Awarding the 2e REP’s colors by Army General Bertrand Ract-Madoux.
1er REC flag decorated
Awarding the 1er REC’s colors.
legionnaires in front of the French Senate
In front of the French Senate during the Prises d’Armes ceremony (July 13, 2013).
legionnaire of the 2e REP in front of the French Senate
An NCO of the 2e REP wearing the two fourragères during the Prises d’Armes ceremony.

1er REC and 2e REP in front of the French Senate 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TElWSOdNr84
11 July 2013 at Les Invalides

 

The military ceremony on 13 July 2013 in front of the French Senate

Source of images:
Légion étrangère official website