Just like the paratrooper Brevet of the French Army, the insignia of French Paratroopers was created in 1946.
The French Army insignia of 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.
The French Army insignia of Marine Infantry Paratroopers is backgrounded by a Marine Anchor.
Just like the paratrooper Brevet of the French Army, the insignia of French Paratroopers was created in 1946. The French Army insignia of 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. The French Army insignia of Marine Infantry Paratroopers is backgrounded by a Marine Anchor.
3rd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment