France, Third Republic (1870–1920). - Lot 380

Lot n° 380
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France, Third Republic (1870–1920). - Lot 380
France, Third Republic (1870–1920). A tailor-made 1920-model horizon-blue tunic belonging to a brigadier or corporal of the 6th Squadron of the Transport Corps. Made of horizon-blue wool cloth, fastening straight down the front with seven half-spherical buttons made of metal painted horizon blue, with a stand-up collar and collar tabs made of fine green wool cloth embroidered with the number “6” in silver cannetille thread, without braid (non-combat unit), and two waist pockets with flaps. The cuffs feature a small turn-up and double chevron sleeve insignia made of flat braided black goat hair braid. Inner lining of fine blue cotton canvas and a label reading “AU PALAIS DU VETEMENT G. L.... 15 Rue Nationale LILLE” (worn, partially legible) and a “6e T.E.M.” acceptance stamp in black ink. Features an illegible tailor’s stamp. Worn. (Signs of wear and minor wear and tear, a few small moth holes; in good condition).
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