WW1 French 1914 Pattern Other Ranks Colonial Tunic Dated 1916

A WW1 French model 1914 other ranks tunic as worn by Colonial troops & those of the Army of Africa. Very nicely inspection stamped with 1916 dates.
Made of khaki canvas material this example has five button front fastening with a line stitched standup collar. There are two outside hip pockets with button fastened straight flaps . All buttons on the tunic are grey painted metallic with embossed flaming grenades of infantry. Left breast has an internal pocket of light cotton with an ' Alger ' manufacturers stamp & French inspection mark both dated 1916. In overall good worn condition there is some expected bleaching to the material & some small rust stains to right armpit area.
Of all the French colonies in WW1 Algeria represented the largest supplier of material resources & manpower for France along with West Africa.

Code: 11045