Lot 5540

Description

France, c1900-1914, French Army composite uniform ensemble, representing the 9th 'Chasseurs Cheval' (9th Light Cavalry); c1910 light blue grey melton wool tunic with crimson facings, plain unadorned brass buttons and to the shoulders a pair of red fringed epaulettes, a modern age addition, an original Legion of Honour (Chevalier) 2nd Empire sewn to the left breast (chips to enamel); model 1873 enlisted ranks belt and plain brass buckle; c1890-1910 pattern officer's kepi for a Lieutenant of the 'Chasseurs Cheval' with light blue grey and red body, gilt bullion piping and rank bands; pair of red wool trousers of the same period suitable for display; pair of reproduction black ankle boots. All displayed on a torso mannequin, very fine.