France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 219

Lot n° 219
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France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 219
France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Superb mannequin of a porpoise of the Colonial Infantry, circa 1900. Troop capote model 1873 of the Colonial Infantry, received "2nd Regiment of Marine Infantry". Made of navy blue woolen cloth, it closes with a double row of six large brass buttons stamped with the Navy anchor (model 1871). Straight collar on which are sewn two anchors of Marine étalinguées cut in scarlet cloth. Shoulder straps in daffodil wool. The bottom of the sleeves are buttoned with two small brass buttons stamped with the Navy anchor. A belt loop in navy blue wool reinforced with leather, on the left side waist, two large vertical pockets and rear martingale held by two small brass buttons stamped with the Navy anchor. Inner lining in thick off-white cotton with numerous stamps including size markings, reception (partly legible) "2. I. M. ... 5", serial numbers and dates "3e. 84" "4e. 85" and "3rd. 96". Complete. Worn. (Wear and tear from use, some minor old repairs, good condition).
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