Free Legion of Americans and the South (French Army)
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.
| Hussars of Saint George Free Legion of Americans Free Legion of Americans and the South | |
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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.
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