The French Foreign Legion has a glamourous image as a haven for scoundrels,forlorn lovers and unhappy noblemen.Considered an anachronism by some,the legion is today a highly disciplined professional army.Because ha Legion Etrangere keeps secret a volunteer's past,it has had more than its share of the above-mentioned types,but today the marl who wears the traditional white flat-topped cap with horizontal peak(the kepi)is more likely to be a European professional soldier who prefers active service to a quiet posting.
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