However , in 1931 one of a number of traditions restored to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Legion 's founding was the reestablishment of its bearded Pionniers .
The French Army , including the Legion disbanded its regimental sapper platoons in 1870 .
In 1931 one of a number of traditions restored to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Legion 's founding was the reestablishment of Legion 's bearded Pionniers .
The French Army , including the Legion disbanded its regimental sapper platoons in 1870 .