Formed in February 1940 and then once again in July of the same year, the 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (13e DBLE) remains the only demi-brigade within the current French Army. During WWII in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, the unit gained various awards and decorations. The 13e DBLE continued in fighting for France and in receiving decorations in Indochina and Algeria between 1946-62.
New designs inspired by the French Foreign Legion
New designs inspired by the French Foreign Legion were added to our store/shop. They were created to help support the FOREIGNLEGION.INFO website, an online project launched 5 years ago, in September 2012. The website is dedicated to the Legion, to promote that unique military unit, and to share information about it – about its history, traditions, units, joining requirements etc.
Foreign Legion T-Shirts: 1er REC Insignia
80 years ago, in August 1936, the regimental insignia was distributed to legionnaires of the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) of the French Foreign Legion. It remains the oldest distinctive unit insignia used within the Legion. The 1er REC also remains the only cavalry unit of the current Foreign Legion.
Foreign Legion T-Shirts: 2e REP Insignia
The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) of the French Foreign Legion remains its only airborne unit and, most probably, the best-known regiment of the Legion. During its campaigns in Asia, Africa or Europe, the famous 2e REP gained 10 unit citations, mentioned in the order of the Army. Because of this, the 2e REP legionnaires are allowed to bear two Fourrageres, in colors of the Legion of Honor and the Military Valor.
Foreign Legion T-Shirts: 2e REI Insignia
In April 2016, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI) of the French Foreign Legion celebrated the 175th Anniversary. It has been the longest-serving regiment of the Legion. During its campaigns in Africa, Europe, Mexico, French Indochina or the Middle East, the famous 2e REI gained 6 unit citations, mentioned in the order of the Army. Its battalions and companies have gained another 22 unit citations since 1841.
Foreign Legion T-Shirts: 3e REI Insignia
In November 2015, the 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment (3e REI) of the French Foreign Legion celebrated the 100th Anniversary. During its campaigns in Europe, North Africa and French Indochina, the famous 3e REI gained 16 unit citations, mentioned in the order of the Army, and remains the second most decorated regiment within the French Army. To commemorate this well-known unit serving in French Guiana (South America) now, I re-designed the insignia of 3e REI and published it in our store…
1er REP: Get a t-shirt with its badge design
55 years ago, in 1961, the 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment (1er REP) of the French Foreign Legion was disbanded at lightning speed by then French president De Gaulle, because of its participation in the Generals’ Putsch of Algiers in late April 1961. To commemorate this famous and strictly disciplined unit, two times annihilated in combat and finally killed by a political decision, I re-designed the badge of 1er REP and published it in our store…
Support Us: French Foreign Legion T-shirts
In September 2012, our FOREIGN LEGION INFO project started. During following years (text updated in 2017), it has become the largest online database containing information about the famous French Foreign Legion in English-speaking world. Information about its current joining requirements, about its current units, its missions, traditions etc. But primarily, the website is collecting the most accurate data and facts helping to map the amazing history of the Foreign Legion.