France, Third Republic (1870-1940) Zouave sarouel, model 187 - Lot 192

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France, Third Republic (1870-1940) Zouave sarouel, model 187 - Lot 192
France, Third Republic (1870-1940) Zouave sarouel, model 1879, in very loose, madder-colored woollen cloth, with thirty-two pleats at the waist, giving it a puffed appearance at the bottom. It is piped with cordonnets and blue arabesque on the sides. A small slit (known as the "trou de Lamoricière", named after the officer who invented it) is cut into the bottom to allow accumulated water to run off when crossing rivers. It ends with ecru-colored cuffs. The inside waistband and pockets are lined with white cotton canvas. The waistband bears the size markings "G - 3""114 - 84", the partially legible stamp of the reception commission, dated 1910 or 1911, and several service numbers. Missing fly buttons. Worn. Waist: 79 cm Leg length: 91 cm (Wear and tear, minor old repairs, small holes and moth-eaten spots. Fairly good condition).
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