Hello,
Here are some fresh patches from Afghanistan.
Jean-Yves
BATAILLON AQUITAINE (November 2012 - ?)
This 320 men' Battalion is mainly composed of french infantrymen of the 35e Régiment d'Infanterie (35e RI) under Colonel Joret' command. The regiment is located in Belfort. One of our oldest regiment (1604). Named ANJOU in 1671 and then AQUITAINE in 1753.
Other elements are soldiers from : the 19e Régiment de Génie (19e RG) from Besançon, the 1er régiment d’artillerie (1er RA) from Bourogne, and the K9 men from the 132e BCAT from Suippes.
This batallion is supporting and securizing the withdraw of the French forces in Afghanistan; including missions of securisation by the Warehouse camp and Naghlu.
Patch France is worn on the left and the Battalion on the right.
The Battalion patch is containing the 35e RI insignea as well as 7e BB (7e Brigade Blindée) symbols.
Insignea of the 35e RI
Insignea of the 7e BB
The Battalion commander : Colonel Joret (Photo Ministère de la Défense)
Here are some fresh patches from Afghanistan.
Jean-Yves
BATAILLON AQUITAINE (November 2012 - ?)
This 320 men' Battalion is mainly composed of french infantrymen of the 35e Régiment d'Infanterie (35e RI) under Colonel Joret' command. The regiment is located in Belfort. One of our oldest regiment (1604). Named ANJOU in 1671 and then AQUITAINE in 1753.
Other elements are soldiers from : the 19e Régiment de Génie (19e RG) from Besançon, the 1er régiment d’artillerie (1er RA) from Bourogne, and the K9 men from the 132e BCAT from Suippes.
This batallion is supporting and securizing the withdraw of the French forces in Afghanistan; including missions of securisation by the Warehouse camp and Naghlu.
Patch France is worn on the left and the Battalion on the right.
The Battalion patch is containing the 35e RI insignea as well as 7e BB (7e Brigade Blindée) symbols.
Insignea of the 35e RI
Insignea of the 7e BB
The Battalion commander : Colonel Joret (Photo Ministère de la Défense)