Officers of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. Artist: Unknown

Officers of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. Artist: Unknown

1-276-316 - Art Media/Heritage Images

Officers of the French Foreign Legion, Syria, 20th century. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 as an elite unit of foreign volunteers. The Legion's primary function in the 19th and early 20th century was the expansion and protection of France's overseas territories. Syria was governed by France between the two World Wars under the terms of a League of Nations mandate.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Middle East

  1. 30 20 16 N , 042 29 52 E

World Asia Syria

  1. 35 00 00 N , 038 00 00 E

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Locations & Buildings Other

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History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4932x3538
File Size : 51,122kb


Aliases

  1. h107599
  1. 0510004758
  1. 1-276-316
  1. 1276316

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