(ECL) – Command and Logistics Squadron. 1er Escadron – 1st Squadron (4 combat troops and a command troop) 2e Escadron – 2nd Squadron (4 combat troops and a command troop) 3e Escadron – 3rd Squadron (4 combat troops and a command troop) 5e Escadron – 5th Squadron ( 4 combat troops and a command troop) Escadron d'éclairage et d'investigation de brigade (EEI) – Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron. (4 troops) Escadron d'Aide à l'Engagement (EAE) – anti-tank squadron Equipment Three squadrons are equipped with the AMX 10 RC, a light wheeled armoured vehicle armed with a 105mm gun. The EEI is equipped with the Panhard VBL. Traditions Insignias Regimental Colors Decorations fourragère with ribbon colors of the croix de guerre 1914-1918 with olives of ribbon color of the croix de guerre 1939-1945. fourragère with ribbon color of the Croix de guerre des Théâtres d'opérations extérieurs. La Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with 3 palms. La Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures with 4 palms. La Croix de la Valeur militaire with 1 palm. 4th squadron decorated November 19, 2012, with Croix de la valeur militaire with palm ( Afghanistan ). Honors Battle Honors Camerone 1863 Levant 1925–1926 Morocco 1925–1927 Ousseltia 1943 Colmar 1945 Stuttgart 1945 First Indochina War 1947–1954 AFN 1952–1962 Koweït 1990-1991 Regimental Commanders See also Major (France) Music of the Foreign Legion (MLE) Paul Gardy Serge Andolenko René Lennuyeux Jean Compagnon 2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment Armored Train of the Foreign Legion Notes References www.legion-etrangere.com External links Official site – 1er Régiment étranger de cavalerie History + images - 1er REC's History French Army Cavalry regiments of France 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment Military units and formations established in 1921