France. A Pair Of Foreign Legion Legionnaire Second Class Shoulder Boards Newly Listed 1918 during the Reims Offensive

1918 during the Reims Offensive

Buckle is marked "RZM 36/39SS" ("36" signifies the maker code

Both blade and scabbard throat are unit marked S

Commander's - Silver gilt and enamels

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France. A Pair Of Foreign Legion Legionnaire Second Class Shoulder Boards Newly Listed 1918 during the Reims OffensiveGreen embroidered insignia, on a black wool base, brass button marked "LGION TRANGRE" at the neck end, black cotton backer with two securing straps, 61 mm (w) x 138 mm (h) each, extremely fine. Footnote: The Second Class Legionnaire is equivalent to Private, with the holder addressed as "Legionnaire". A Recruit Volunteer receives this designation (it is not a rank officially) after the first four weeks of basic training at La ferme (The farm), if he