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Originally, the military salute was a sign of peace and courtesy, taking on a more solemn character over the centuries to become today a sign of loyalty and brotherhood. There are as many military salutes as there are armies in the world, but its origin is common to all military.The history of the [...]

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Internationally recognized technique for concealing soldiers and the equipment, the camouflage is inspired by animals and their techniques to go unnoticed in their environment. Camouflage was adopted by the armed forces during the First World War, and saw a real boom during the Second World War. [...]
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Why ? Established in 1852 by Napoleon III, the military medal was used to reward the best soldiers in his troops, thus ensuring their support for the battles to come. Anonymous soldiers and great warlords were then placed on the same footing of equality under a common motto: “Value and [...]
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Wearing a beret is very common in the different corps of the army, and allows you to identify at a glance which regiment a soldier belongs to! Initially worn by French alpine hunters from 1891, it is used today by various armies such as the United States or Germany. This guide will allow you to [...]