Rare Foreign Legion Pennant Of The 1st Saharan Company Carried 1940 Ww2

November 1, 1940, the motorized company of the 1st Foreign Infantry Regiment (1er REI) became autonomous and took the name "Saharan Motorized Company of the Foreign Legion" (CSPL). The garrison was initially located in Tabelbala, then in Ain Sefra from March 1944. There is no doubt that this pennant served in Algeria and must have been present in the famous battles in North Africa against Rommel's Afrika Korps, and the battles of Bir Hakein, El Alamein, Tunisia, Provence, Colmar, and the liberation of Strasbourg. Let us not forget the 9,017 legionnaires who fell there. Field of Honor during these battles from 1940 to 1944. Honor to them and their courage. This pennant was intended to be affixed to an "Alf Track" or other command vehicle. The pole is made of strong aluminum and the "mule's shoe" spike is bronze. The pole is 64 cm high, the pennant 34 cm x 30 cm including the fringes. In good condition, very sturdy. The fabric shows signs of wear but is very strong. The information printed on it was on an old piece of paper, written by a captain! Personal collection.