Chris Boonzaier Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The tunic and trousers of the Gentleman mentioned in this thread... http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/51193-french-titles/ He was killed on the first day of his units war. 22 of August 1914 the series of clashes called "the battles of the frontiers" took part... he was killed leading his company into action against the German 21st Reserve Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 My father-in-law told me quite a few years ago that his great uncle once mentioned the French being so easy see and aim at because of their red trousers. It was 1914 when he wrote home saying this; he was soon captured. When did they change to horizon blue and is that the actual uniform he was wearing or a spare? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Some nicer pics,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Really superb! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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