France French tropical white dress uniform

[ocpd71]

I recently watched the movie "Dien Bien Phu" (1992). In this movie, French military officers wear a white dress uniform when "out on the town" in Hanoi. Ive never seen any sort of picture or reference to such a uniform. Does anyone have any pictures or further information on such a uniform, or is it a figment of Hollywood's imagination? Thanks, -Jeff

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[Chris Boonzaier]

There is still such a uniform. I seem to remember current photos of French officers in white tropical dress uniform in Guyana.

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Chris

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello Chris.

While stationed in Vietnam (Tonkin), in the 1950's I had occasion to spend a little time in Hanoi and more in Haiphong. I do not recall seeing any French Army personnel in white uniforms.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Chris Boonzaier]

Here is one...

[ralstona]

Definitely wore whites in tropical locations. This picture is from the late 20's somewhere in Algeria or Morocco. The three seated soldiers wear colonial whites. They are clearly "out on the town". P.S. the standing soldier (not wearing white) is my Great Grandfather.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Interesting, legion NCOs at the indoor Ski Slope in Abu Dabi