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This collection comprises various items associated with the French Foreign Legion (Légion Étrangère), primarily dating from the late 20th century. The group features insignia from multiple units, including a large bronze-toned commemorative medallion for the 1er Régiment Étranger de Cavalerie (1er REC) depicting a mounted trooper, and a corresponding oval embroidered patch inscribed with Honneur, 1831, and Florelita. The 13e Demi-Brigade de Légion Étrangère (13e DBLE) is represented by a shield-shaped patch featuring playing card suits and the motto Ne Pas Subir. Headgear includes a traditional green wool beret (béret vert) with paratrooper insignia and a dark blue garrison-style cap with a black leather chin strap and brass buttons. Accoutrements consist of a red and green braided fourragère with a metal whistle, a tan webbing belt with a silver-tone slide buckle, and wool shoulder boards with green rank chevrons. The lot is accompanied by a copy of the 1984 reference book The French Foreign Legion by John Robert Young and a tan booklet with a pen-and-ink illustration of a Legionnaire. Additional items include a Force d’Action Rapide (FAR) tricolour sticker, a Commando bar badge, a diamond-shaped unit fob with the number 4, various rank slides, and two contemporary paracord bracelets in regimental colours.
Condition report:
The items are in good, used surplus condition. The reference book shows surface scratching and light wear to the edges of the dust jacket. Embroidered patches exhibit minor fraying at the borders. Metal badges and the commemorative medallion show a natural patina and light surface oxidation. The berets show evidence of regular wear but remain structurally sound.
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