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The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the | The Colours are those of the Military Police, The Galley and Fleur-de-lis are from the arms of the City of Paris, and indicates the service in World War II in the Area of the French Capital.<br> | ||
The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa. | The Fleur-de-lis also symbolises service in Northern France. The Galley also symbolises the Battalion's early assignment escorting prisoners from North Africa. | ||
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