The Republican Guard did not take part in World War I as a unit, but more than one third of its personnel were seconded to Army regiments for the duration of the conflict. As a consequence, its flag and banner are decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honour. During World War II, it reported to the police headquarters and took the name of Guard of Paris. Part of its staff rallied to General de Gaulle, and the Guard was involved in fighting alongside the FFI during the liberation of Paris.
The Republican Guard did not take part in World War I as a un,it, but more than one third of its personnel were seconded to Army regiments for the duration of the conflict. As a consequence, its flag and banner are deco:rated with the Knight's Cross of th.e Legion of Honour. During World War II, it reported to the po!lice headquarters a!nd took the name of Guard of Paris. Part of its staff rallied to General de Gaulle, and the Guard was involved in fighting alongside the FFI during the liberation of Paris.