Free Legion of Americans and the South (French Army)
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The Free Legion of Americans and the South (French: Légion Franche des Américains et du Midi) (also known as the American Legion (French: Légion Américaine), the Légion Noire and the Légion de Saint-Georges) was a short-lived military legion of National Volunteers formed in December 1792 during the French Revolution and disbanded in March 1795.
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Active | 6 December 1792 – 5 March 1794 |
Country | First French Republic |
Branch | French Revolutionary Army |
Type | Light cavalry and Chasseurs |
Size | Regiment of four squadrons |
Part of | Army of the North |
Engagements | French Revolutionary Wars |
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The legion was notable for being composed entirely of free men of colour of both mixed-race and black heritage.[1]