France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 176

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Model 1893 infantry officer's jacket, stripped of all rank, insignia and corps number (disassembled). In black woollen cloth, fastened with 9 buttons and fitted with seven gilded brass buttons, large modules, stamped with the infantry grenade and "ECOLE SPECIALE MILITAIRE" (reported), straight madder collar. Madder woollen cloth facing with three brass buttons, small modules, stamped with the flaming grenade and "ECOLE SPECIALE MILITAIRE" (one button missing from each facing). Quilted black sateen inner lining, with tailor's mark "Manchon et Filloux, 12 Rue de Richelieu à Paris". Worn. (wear and accidents, small moth holes, needs cleaning. as is).