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Post by Legion Etrangere on Nov 28, 2009 8:54:42 GMT -5
We are now researching the proper beret color for 3e BCCP. I know that the postwar SASDB's wore the maroon as it was a direct lineage to the SAS Brigade when all SAS units were brought under the the Airborne Corps prior to DDAY. However, is 3e BCCP's color maroon or a red?
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Post by marsouin on Nov 28, 2009 10:52:26 GMT -5
Maroon (it is still called "Béret rouge" though...)
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Post by Legion Etrangere on Nov 28, 2009 12:10:37 GMT -5
Merci marsouin!
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Post by soldatsoucy1 on Nov 29, 2009 10:45:32 GMT -5
All:
We just received a very nice response from Cyril Bondroit, author of the recent book on the 3e BCCP. His response confirmed what Marsouin had told us regarding the beret color for this unit. Bondroit noted that it is bordeaux red or amarante...Accompanying his email are three photographs of the appropriate beret which I will post here to the list later today.
Many thanks for all of you who have helped us sort out our kit and combat uniform.
This is the main purpose of the list and it works great when you have so many devoted individuals willing and capable of the research needed to do it correctly.
Champollion.
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Post by soldatsoucy1 on Nov 29, 2009 19:29:04 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Karl:
The composition of the FICW paratrooper combat uniform is a big topic. There appears to be much variability in regard to this and there is much variation between units and also through time. it all really depends on what unit you are wishing to portray and what time period in the war. if you can provide that information we listers are always up to provide some information on paratrooper uniformity.
Champollion (3e BCCP, reenacted)
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Post by soldatsoucy1 on Nov 29, 2009 19:30:09 GMT -5
here is one of the beret pics sent to us regarding the 3e BCCP beret color....this from the author of the book on the topic, Cyril Bondroit. Champollion Attachments:
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Post by Legion Etrangere on Nov 29, 2009 23:06:57 GMT -5
Our thanks to Doc and Joubert for their continued above-and-beyond dedication to research on the history of 3e BCCP and that ongoing struggle (crusade?) we carried on for six months in search of the ever elusive Bondroit book! It has been found, purchased by one of our 3e BCCP members!
And of course the continued thanks of those on this forum who continue to show your esteem to the veterans of France, from this war, by your interest in its research.
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Post by cookie on Nov 30, 2009 5:09:00 GMT -5
Nice one guys!
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Post by craigtx on Feb 26, 2019 8:31:25 GMT -5
We had a spammer... Post deleted.
Craig
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Post by craigtx on Mar 2, 2019 21:34:50 GMT -5
The spammer has been deleted and banned.
New Kids on the Block... Really...
Craig
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Post by lew on Mar 4, 2019 14:34:57 GMT -5
Good work, Herr Kommandant.
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Post by craigtx on Mar 4, 2019 21:07:57 GMT -5
I can't abide spammers...
I will ruthlessly wield the ban hammer on them.
Craig
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Post by craigtx on Mar 6, 2019 22:20:51 GMT -5
Another spammer bites the big wazoo... Thanks for the reports. We'll 86 'em as fast as they appear!
Craig
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Post by earlymb on Mar 7, 2019 4:33:18 GMT -5
If we start a topic about the Backstreet Boys it might attract spammers with genuine Indo-China militaria for sale?
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Post by lew on Mar 7, 2019 12:25:00 GMT -5
Only one way to find out...
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Post by craigtx on Mar 10, 2019 0:17:55 GMT -5
Another one bites the dust... Bagged another spammer.
Craig
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Post by earlymb on Mar 10, 2019 5:35:05 GMT -5
I think it's the term 'Maroon' in the topic title that attracts them... Like the bandname Maroon 5.
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Post by craigtx on Mar 10, 2019 17:08:31 GMT -5
Oh... I had no idea... Never heard of 'em... Strange that it's just now starting. This thread has been around for quite a while.
Craig
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