Traditions 10th Parachute Division (France)
the archangel michael featured in mont saint-michel , insignia of 9th parachute chasseur regiment.
except legionnaires of 1 rep conserve green beret; remainder of french army metropolitan , marine paratroopers forming 11th parachute brigade wear red beret.
the archangel saint michael, patron of french paratroopers celebrated on september 29.
the prière du para (prayer of paratrooper) written andré zirnheld in 1938.
insignias
just paratrooper brevet of french army; insignia of french paratroopers created in 1946. french army insignia of metropolitan paratroopers represents closed <<winged armed dextrochere>>, meaning right winged arm armed sword pointing upwards. insignia makes reference patron of paratroopers. in fact, insignia represents <<the right arm of saint michael>>, archangel according liturgy <<armed arm of god>>. insignia symbol of righteous combat , fidelity superior missions. french army insignia of marine infantry paratroopers backgrounded marine anchor.
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