The 1st Parachute Hussar Regiment is an airborne cavalry unit in the French Army, founded in 1720 by Hungarian noble Ladislas Ignace de Bercheny. It is stationed in Tarbes and is a part of the 11th Parachute Brigade.

Creation and different nominations

History since 1946

Campaigns

Composition

The 1er RHP consists of:

Equipment

Vehicles

Weapons

Traditions

Except for the Legionnaires of the 1er REG, 2ème REG, 2ème REP that conserve the Green Beret; the remainder of the French army metropolitan and marine paratroopers forming the 11th Parachute Brigade wear the Red Beret. The Archangel Saint Michael, patron of the French paratroopers is celebrated on September 29. The prière du Para (Prayer of the Paratrooper) was written by André Zirnheld in 1938.

Insignias

Just like the paratrooper Brevet of the French Army; the Insignia of French Paratroopers was created in 1946. The French Army Insignia of metropolitan Paratroopers represents a closed "winged armed dextrochere", meaning a "right winged arm" armed with a sword pointing upwards. The Insignia makes reference to the Patron of Paratroopers. In fact, the Insignia represents "the right Arm of Saint Michael", the Archangel which according to Liturgy is the "Armed Arm of God". This Insignia is the symbol of righteous combat and fidelity to superior missions.

Regimental Colors

Regimental Song

Based on the melody of the revolutionary Polish song Whirlwinds of Danger :

Decorations

Honours

Battle honours

Regimental Commanders of the 1st Hussars Regiment

Ancien Régime

French Revolution and First French Empire

First Restoration et Second Restoration

1830-1848 : July Monarchy

Second Empire

1870-1914

World War I

Interwar Period

World War II

From 1945 till present

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Notable Hussars

Gallery