The 2nd Marine Infantry Regiment (), part of the Troupes de marine, is one of the oldest marine units in the French Army. It is the only French Army unit to carry 15 names on its battle flag and the inscription "AFN 1952–1962". Established in 1831, along with the1st, 3rd and 4th Marine Infantry Regiments (disbanded in 1998), the 2nd is one of four "old" regiments of naval infantry troops. Throughout its history the regiment has served in many conflicts, mainly in an expeditionary role outside France, although of it has been called upon to fight in France on a number of occasions. The first time came during the Franco-Prussian War, when the regiment had the distinction of serving in the famous Blue Division alongside the 1st Marine Artillery Regiment. Later, the regiment served in France du