Model 1938 Tunic. These were brown wool tunics, with epaulettes, two lower flap pockets, and 7 button front. The Model 1935 Tunic was also issued, which was of the same construction, with a 6 button front.

Model 1938 "Golf Trousers". Baggy brown wool breaches, similar to civilian "golf" pants of the 1930s.

Model 1938 Greatcoat. Single breasted, brown wool, 5 front button coat. Model 1920 greatcoats, however were still in widespread use.

Kepi Blanc

Model 1926 Adrian Helmet. The Model 1915 was also still in use. Aside from the more elongated shape of the M26 Helmet, the principal aesthetic difference is the metal external band visible around the bottom of the dome of the Model 1915.

"Bonnet Du Police". French Army Overseas Cap.

Legion Cheche

Model 1935 Shirt. These were a light green color, with two breast pockets and a stand/fall collar.

Goggles, useful for protection from the harsh weather conditions of North Africa, these would also have been distributed along with the mountain equipment for snow protection.

Model 1918 Puttees. Brown Wool Leg Wraps

Short White Wool Socks were worn over the bottom of the Wool Puttees, and turned down over the boot tops.

Ankle Boots, Brown leather, without toe caps.

Mountain Gear

Wool "Garrison" Pattern French Berets. French Mountain Troops traditionally wore large wool berets. As the 13th was designated as a "Mountain Unit", after a brief haphazard Mountain training period, the unit was issued with Berets. However, the 13th received the somewhat less exagerrated Beret of Garrison troops, which was of the same Brown Wool Material, as was worn by troops on the Maginot Line, rather than the normal French Mountain Alpine Troops Beret. The 13th DBLE was the first French Foreign Legion unit to be issued with Berets.

"Veste d'Automitrailleuse". A khaki fabric jacket, similar in pattern, and worn over, the M35-38 wool uniform.

Trousers, of the same make as above. Loose fitting, and designed to be worn over the Model 1938 trousers.

"Canadienne". A Sheepskin jacket, issued to the 13th's two sections of ski scouts. Though the "Veste d'Automitrailleuse" was also worn over this jacket.

White "Snow" Camouflage Cotton/Muslin Helmet Cover for the Adrian Helmet.

White Mittens, same construction as above.

Mountain Boots. These were thick OD Green canvas, with rubberized soles, worn over the issue Ankle Boots.

"Spatterdash" gaiters. These were issued to French mountain troops, and were similar in design to US Army leggings.

Equipment

Model 1936, MAS 36 Pouches, were officially issued to the 13th, though photographs of the time speak contrary to notions of their widespread use. Earlier WW1 style Model 1905/14 pouches were still the predominant in use by the 13th. The MAS 36 Pouches were of a two pocket configuration, and were of brown leather, with one pocket larger than the other, patterned individually for left and rightside wear. Later postwar M44 or M49 MAS pouches are of a much lighter khaki-green-yellow color, and of a two pouches of equal size format. The Model 1905/14 pouches were single pocket. All Models were worn in sets of three; two front, one back.

Model 1916 Y-straps with triangular belt slide and attachments. Same material as above.

Model 1916 Belt. Double roller buckle, Same material as above.

Model 1918 French Messkit

* If Applicable, French Model 1872/92 Holster, same material as above.

Model 1935 Musette Bag, or the earlier M1874 Breadbag, as was used by the French Army from the late 19th Century through the mid-1930s.

Model 1936 or model 1877 two-liter canteen. With Brown Wool Cover and leather strap.

Model 1931 Gas Mask and Bag for the Model ANP31 Gas Mask

Legionnaries with the Lebel Rifle would carry a Lebel Bayonet Frog, of Brown Leather. MAS 36s Bayonets were carried inside the stock.