for Johannes

[Arnaude Renoir]

Johannes did you ever get that feeling when you were in FFL and young + strong and you just wish you could relive those moments again :) ?

[voltigeur]

Johannes did you ever get that feeling when you were in FFL and young + strong and you just wish you could relive those moments again :) ?
All old geezers do :D

[Arnaude Renoir]

Can a Legionnaire recieve the Legion of Honor?

[voltigeur]

Can a Legionnaire recieve the Legion of Honor?
Yes, one of my mates from basic training received it. I met him again in Sidi Bel Abbes after two years and he was on his way home due to disabilities.

[Arnaude Renoir]

do you know what Medaille de la defense nationale avec agrafe means and what is it given for?

[voltigeur]

do you know what Medaille de la defense nationale avec agrafe means and what is it given for?
Patrick can probably give you an exact explanation. I would think it is given for having served in the armed forces while in combat, like the Croix du Combattant Volontaire. The agrafe will denote the area it was for. Like Algeria, Bosnia etc.

[Arnaude Renoir]

Do you have a picture of all your mementos from FFL?

[Eagle eye]

Patrick can probably give you an exact explanation. I would think it is given for having served in the armed forces while in combat, like the Croix du Combattant Volontaire. The agrafe will denote the area it was for. Like Algeria, Bosnia etc.I got it and it's essentially a good conduct medal with the agrafe 'Légion étrangère'. Then, you get the Médaille d'Outre-mer 'agrafe' 'Liban'. Then there is the Médaille du combattant if you were in a combat situation.