WW1 French 5th Infantry Regiment Officers Tunic

A very good representative example of an infantry officers tunic of the 5th Regiment , this being in the so called 'New' style that appeared after the Spring of 1915.
Modelled on the British officers tunic it has a wide cut with long skirt , very large & practical pockets , a pique back , turn down collar & seven visible gilt infantry buttons. Their are still many tunics of the 'New ' style that will be encountered with minor variations according to the officers preference. ' Reduced' rank bars to lower sleeves as here were in use after Autumn 1914 . Rank is for a Sous Lieutenant. Dark blue braid to collars for infantry with large gilt numbers reserved only for officers after May 1915.
Showing some wear overall their are a few pin prick moth holes visible upon close inspection & a couple of small stress tears under the left armpit ( See images ). Lining well worn with some displacement of stitches.

Code: 10497