The second battalion was formed on July 1837. The creation of three others were echeloned until 1840. Following the apprehension of Constantine, in October 1837, during which the Legion battalion illustrated capability, battalion chief Bedeau was promoted to Lieutenant-colonel and the formation of elite companies was authorized. To award these arms accomplishments, the Legion received on June 7 1840, the flag which was given in 1832, to the first Legion.