2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion

2e Bataillon Etranger de Parachutistes, 2e BEP The 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion was created on 1 October 1948 by execution of a ministerial prescription dating to 27 March 1948. The combat companies of the 2e BEP were constituted by the 4th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (4e D.B.L.E) in Morocco and the depot of the foreign regiments in Sidi-bel-Abbès, were assigned by the 25th Airborne Division Element (). In November 1949, the battalion takes base in Quan Thé. The first combat engagements of the 2e BEP have for theatre of operations, Cambodia, Cochinchine and Annam. The battalion was commanded at the time by commandant Solnon (1948–1950). == Organization ==

Michael featured in Mont Saint-Michel and the Insignia of the 9th Parachute Chasseur Regiment. File:Brevet Parachutiste.jpg|French Parachute Brevet. File:Parachutiste métropolitain légion-béret.jpg|Circled Winged Armed Dextrochere of French metropolitan Paratroopers. Insignias The insignia of the French metropolitan Paratroopers 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. File:Insigne1erBEP.jpg| 1er B.E.P Insignia File:2rep.jpg| 2e B.E.P and 2e R.E.P Insignia File:Insigne3REP.jpg| 3e B.E.P then 3e R.E.P Insignia Battalion Colors Battalion Song Decorations File:Fourragère LH.png| 6 citations with Fourragère ruban colors of the Legion of Honor Honours Battle honours == Battalion Commanders ==

== Notable Officers and Legionnaires==

• Paul Arnaud de Foïard • Rémy Raffalli • Hélie de Saint Marc == See also ==