"Colors for French Foreign Legion Uniform 1940" Topic

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viking	24 Apr 2017 4:16 p.m. PST
The French Foreign Legion fought in Norway and Metropolitan France in 1940. Did the legionnaires where the standard French uniform with the Kepi or a differnt one in France.
Jeff Ewing	24 Apr 2017 5:57 p.m. PST
In Norway they fought in olive drab coveralls and/or sheepskin coats over standard French uniform. In France it was standard uniform with legion distinctions. In action they would have worn the Adrian helmet. Take a look at this photo: link

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