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Also see the list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_featuring_the_French_Foreign_Legion I also favor the sound version of Beau Geste done in 1939 and also on DVD

You may also like this old one from 1977, March or Die. DVD came out in 2018.

Recently watched the 98 movie, Legionnaire, with Van Damme set in 1922 in North Africa. It wasn't too bad. The best part was seeing the Lebel rifles, along with Lewis and Hotchkiss machine guns.

Attila for Gefreiten ca. 1910-13 in the modified standard configuration of 1853 One Fechtwinkel for gutes Lanzenfechten

Nothing wrong with this example, apart from the Turkish markings on the bolt. It is a typical example of a long service life and reissue history which can be traced on the intact markings. No "dog".

Took the new rifle out shooting today, handled quite well. Shot a few others, this one and the Martini-Henry were my favorites from today's shoot.

I have noticed an increase of these here in the US, both early and late war models. The hard part is finding one that is in good condition, as most are beaters.

I have seen a lot of these on offer in Austria at the moment, however, most without holster. There are export difficulties in Austria. Perhaps a professional gun dealer could resolve this problem. In Austria no licence is needed.

I have just got done reading With The Kaiser's Army, A Neutral Observer in Belgium and France. Written by Sven Hedin, who was a Swedish Professor, writer, illustrator and adventurer. In 1914 at the start of the war he requested to be an observer with the German Army. He was granted close to unrestricted access to go and see what ever he wanted and talk to whoever he wanted. During his travels he meets quite a few German Generals, high ranking officers and Nobility as well as the Kaiser. It is quite obvious that Hedin is very Pro-German but writes on many occasions about the bravery and courage of the French and British soldiers. It is a very interesting read about the opening months of the conflict, covering the race to the sea, early aviation, artillery, supply chains and medical treatment to name but a few topics covered. This book was originally published in 1914 upon his return to Sweden and was translated to English in 1915. My copy is a modern reprint published in 2014.

I have been looking at getting one of those. Naturally I will need accompanying holster as well.

The problem is you have the 1949 Municing stools. You clearly don't have the same stool that's in that picture. That they are different you have the 1949 style.

Here is an identical example

Would like to have seen that flare gun Fritz. I put the Hebel statement as I have seen many of these listed as such.

Work book for foreigners in the Reich Ausweiskarte, Russin Badge for people from eastern Europe Polen Armbinde der Organisation Todt Bekanntmachung des Stadtkommissars von Kiew vom 31. Mai 1943: Jugendliche der Jahrgänge 1922–1925 haben sich am 3. Juni zum Abtransport ins Deutsche Reich bereitzumachen.

Gildwiller1918: Thank you for the post regarding my collection of Kreigsmarine antiques. It is a pleasure to share my collection with the Forum and you. Best regards, John R.

The pistol is not a Hebel, which means lever, it simply refers to that particular mechanism for opening the breach. Wrong translations make wrong impressions. I had a ww2 Walter-made version many years back, the main parts were of aluminium, apart from a loss of bluing to the aluminium parts, the piece was in good condition. Unfortunately, I couldn't take it to Germany at the time, so I had to sell it in London.

Here is my Leuchtpistole Model 1894, this was the main flare gun used by the Central Powers in WW1. It is often called a Hebel by sellers and collectors; this term means the lever to release the barrel lock and is not an official designation for this flare gun. The Left side has the serial number and "Gebr. R." which stood for Gebruder Rempt in Suhl Germany. On the right side there are various stamps, including a crown with a "B" underneath, this meant Beschuss or proof load fired. The 4 in a circle stood for the flare size. The Eagle stamp stood for the 1st proof. Big gun, around 14 inches long and 4 pounds.

Image of US soldiers training with the Chauchat, note the assistant gunner walking next to the gunner to change out the magazines as they practice walking fire.

Another period image of a French soldier with the early model Chauchat. Note the dents on his helmet.

Period image of the wire cutters attached to the SMLE rifle.

Amazing items!

Pictured from my collection is a publication from the Kriegsmarine that contains many foldouts, which show technical drawings of their munitions (i.e., 2 cm, 5 cm, 7.5 cm, 8.8 cm, and 10.5 cm ). In this booklet is a foldout of the short-case 8.8 cm round, not shown.

Pictured below from my collection is a Kriegsmarine 2 cm round fire from a Flak 30 gun. Along with use aboard other vessel types, this gun was mounted on U-boats to primarily combat attacks from aircraft. Also pictured from my collection is a photo of a Flak 30 mounted on the U-30.

Pictured from my collection is a Kriegsmarine short-case 8.8 cm (88 mm) round. This type of round was made for and fired from an 8.8 cm SK C/34 naval gun, which were installed on the deck of Type VII U-boats. This gun fired Armor Piercing (AP), High Explosive (HE), and Illumination (ILLUM) rounds. The 8.8 cm naval gun is not the same as the Heer (Army) Flack 88 mm gun. The ammo for both are different, the short-case 8.8 cm round was fired from a 8.8 cm SK C/34 naval gun. In addition to pictures of my Kriegsmarine short-case 8.8 cm round, the are two other rare examples shown in the below link. https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/world-firearms/u-boat-short-8-8cm-round-4275/ https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ordnance-ammo/german-88mm-naval-u-boat-round-145076/

I can put you in touch with a gentleman who has one of these for sell if you like ?