Entry of the French Foreign Legion into Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. Artist: C Bergeret
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Entry of the French Foreign Legion into Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. Artist: C Bergeret

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Entry of the French Foreign Legion into Chateau-Salins, Moselle, France, 17 November 1918. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers. The Legion's primary function in the 19th and early 20th century was the expansion and protection of France's overseas territories, but it served with distinction in World War I. Here the 1st Regiment is seen entering the village of Chateau-Salins shortly after the end of the war. French postcard.

Date

1918

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images

Notre référence

HRM19B97_090

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Non

Licence

Droits gérés

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50,0Mo (2,5Mo) / 44,3cm x 28,3cm / 5233 x 3341 (300dpi)

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