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Who designed these uniforms—Tom of Finland?": the real story behind these viral photos of Spanish soldiers
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La Moncloa. 20/09/2017. "La Legión is one of the units most highly recognised and loved by the people of Spain", says María Dolores de Cospedal [Government/News]
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Spanish Legion, foodies content helps La Voz de Almería drive progress towards digital subscriptions - WAN-IFRA
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Amazon.com: The Spanish Foreign Legion (Men-at-Arms): 9780850455717: Scurr, John, Fosten, Bryan: Books
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Mia de Graaf on Twitter: "A study: the virus doesn't flourish in heat The Spanish legion: say no more https://t.co/vXfHp0rnJB" / Twitter
![Stewart McDonald MP on Twitter: "If we are going to have an #SNPCivilWar then I want the same uniform as the Spanish Foreign Legion 🙄 https://t.co/sWVc0SMaiL" / Twitter Stewart McDonald MP on Twitter: "If we are going to have an #SNPCivilWar then I want the same uniform as the Spanish Foreign Legion 🙄 https://t.co/sWVc0SMaiL" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmAli7vXoAEpqap.jpg)
Stewart McDonald MP on Twitter: "If we are going to have an #SNPCivilWar then I want the same uniform as the Spanish Foreign Legion 🙄 https://t.co/sWVc0SMaiL" / Twitter
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Spain: New colour silver Proof coin unveiled in remembrance of the centenary anniversary of Spanish Legion | Coin Update
Fireforce Ventures - Two Caballero Legionario ("Legionary Knight") and Dama Legionaria ("Legionary Lady) of the Ruthless Spanish Legion. Their uniform is unusual in contrast to most armies, the top button purposely opened,
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