"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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