3rd Foreign Parachute Regiment


The 3rd Foreign Parachute Regiment was a foreign parachute regiment of the French Foreign Legion and previous 3rd Foreign Parachute Battalion, from September 1, 1955, to December 1, 1955.

History

Based at Batna, the regiment becomes operational but then is dissolved on December 1, 1955; the legionnaires constituting the regiment are merged with the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion, to form a new corps, the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment.

Organization

Traditions

Insignias

The insignia of the Foreign Legion Paratroopers of France represents a closed
"winged armed dextrochere", meaning a "right winged arm" armed with a sword pointing upwards. The Insignia makes reference to the Patron of Paratroopers. In fact, the Insignia represents "the right Arm of Saint Michael", the Archangel which according to Liturgy is the "Armed Arm of God". This Insignia is the symbol of righteous combat and fidelity to superior missions.

Regimental Colors

Regimental Song

Decorations

Honours

Battle honours

Regimental Commanders

3rd Foreign Parachute Regiment

Notable Officers and Legionnaires