French WW1 Model M1893 Field Pack - 1917 Dated

French Field Pack of the standard WW1 M1893 model dated 1917. This was the standard issue in WW1 seeing much service with the much battle weary Poilu.
In excellent condition constructed of light canvas with brown leather edging. The single equipment straps to each side are present with both rear swivel carry straps intact. Soldiers name written in pencil to reverse ' Huet ' with faint i...  read more

Code: 14739

WW1 French 87th Artillery Regiment 'Observer Balloon Mechanic' Tunic

***Straight from the attic tunic with moth holes & wear , all original insignia never been off the tunic***

A four pocket tunic to a trained specialist of the 87th Artillery Regiment who was an Observer Balloon Mechanic as denoted by the yellow patch to his left arm. Maintaining balloons was an important requirement, as balloons were used in WWI primarily for day and night observ...  read more

Code: 14649

WW1 French 1L Chasseur Waterbottle & Cup

A prewar issue 1L waterbottle of the French Chausseurs with dark blue cover matching that of their field uniform.
French troops were only issued with the 1 Litre bottle prior to WW1 the 2 litre existed but were reserved for the Armee D'Afrique. Not long after the outbreak of WW1 when French troops were in heavy combat against an invading German army it was decided that the 2 Litre would...  read more

Code: 14591

WW1 French Chasseur Waterbottle Regimentally Marked To Chasseur Regiment

Rare WW1 French 2 Litre waterbottle to a member of the elite Chasseurs ( Light Infantry troops ) . These are distinctive in their dark blue wool covers to match the colour of the Chasseur uniform. The white label to bottom has a mostly illegible regimental stamp on which can just about be made out the initials 'CH' denoting Chasseurs .
The Chasseurs were heavily engaged in WW1 fighting ...  read more

Code: 14522

WW1 French 2L 'Poilu' Waterbottle

A French 1915 waterbottle coming from the Aisne area some years ago.
Offered completely as found with cork stopper that has been period fitted with a chain , much more durable than its string counterpart. Multiple sections of horizon blue cloth have been used for its cover these being off cuts from uniform manufacture . Nothing went to waste as the French army toiled on against the Germ...  read more

Code: 14439

WW1 French M2 Gas Mask Tin With Original Blue Trench Cover

A second pattern carrying tin for the French M2 gas mask with original blue trench cover & carrying string.
Made from offcuts of uniform material with a fastening button utilised from other French equipment marked ' Equipments Militaire ' .
Well made cover with no lid to the tin there does not appear to have been one on it for a very long time quite possibly used without .  read more

Code: 14440

WW1 French 'Mouchoirs D'Instruction Militaire' No.2 ( M1874 Rifle )

Interesting pre WW1 barrack block instructional hankerchief for the French soldier on the Model 1874 Rifle.
These were made for the soldiers in a whole series of various soldiering subjects & can make quite a collection in their own right. This is No.2 of the set & although they surface from time to time there were many others which I have never even seen ! There are detailed drawings d...  read more

Code: 12873

WW1 French Pistol Holster - Simplified Model 1916

Simplified model of holster for the PA 1916 ...faint acceptance stamp to underside of flap.  read more

Code: 13977

WW1 French 6th Infantry Regiment Officers ' New Style' Tunic 1915

A WW1 French infantry officers tunic based on the 'New Style' seen from Spring 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 gabardine & one of the first of the new style with features still reminiscent of the earlier 1913 style such as a ...  read more

Code: 13948

WW1 French Colonial Troops Issue 2L Waterbottle With Ribbed Cover & Rare Inspection Stamp 1912

A WW1 period French waterbottle of the 2 Litre capacity which were only issued to Colonial troops prior to 1914. The date of 1912 can be discerned on the strap.
When war broke out in 1914 it soon became apparent that the smaller 1 Litre bottle was insufficient for French troops on the front line & so the 2 Litre was then made standard issue for all. Although heavily worn & washed out th...  read more

Code: 13957