France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 283

Lot n° 283
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France, Third Republic (1870–1940). - Lot 283
France, Third Republic (1870–1940). 1888-model dress tunic of a second lieutenant in the 2nd Spahi Regiment. Made of fine madder-red wool cloth, fastening straight down the front with seven large, smooth brass buttons with half-bell shapes. Stand-up collar with collar tabs cut from the base fabric, embroidered with a “2” and a crescent in silver cannetille and sequins. Epaulet tabs in gold braid. Tab for decoration ribbons on the left chest. Sleeve facings made of the base fabric, adorned with small brass buttons, and sleeve rank insignia in gold spear-shaped braiding. Seven seniority chevrons on the upper left sleeve. On the back, faux pockets with a scalloped edge, adorned with 6 brass buttons. Lining of fine red satin-finish cotton canvas, and tailor’s label reading “J. CROS SAIDA 2nd FOREIGN REGIMENT.” A blank tailor’s name tag is present in one of the inside pockets. Worn. (Signs of wear and age, in good condition) Spahi jacket (2nd Regiment).
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