ocpd71 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 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 d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 There is still such a uniform. I seem to remember current photos of French officers in white tropical dress uniform in Guyana. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Here is one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralstona Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Interesting, legion NCOs at the indoor Ski Slope in Abu Dabi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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