WW1 French Infantry Officers Tunic - 'New Style'

A WW1 French infantry officers tunic based on the midwar 'New Style' seen from the Spring of 1915 onwards.
This widely followed that of their British officer counterparts whose stylish large hip pocketed tunics did not escape attention from tailors all over France. This piece is made in fine wool cloth with watteau pleat down the centre of the back reminiscent of the popular 1913 style. The fold down collar of the 'New Style' has simplified insignia with dark blue branch piping & gilt 'canetille' numbers pushed directly into the cloth for ease of removal if necessary. Tunic utilises the lesser seen composite buttons to pockets & front . Overseas service chevrons to left arm denoting extensive service by this officer , this tunic quite clearly having been worn by him for much of it. Simplified rank bars to each cuff denote Sous-Lieutenant . The wide cut & long skirt are very typical of a tailors take on the popular British officer style , many variations & styles existed due to no standardisation ever taking place.

Code: 14083