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French Uniforms in 1915

Ch. Brun, Uniformes Militaires anciens et actuels. Nos Soldats, 1915. The following plates were taken from the original.

The Old Uniforms of the French Army.
The Old Uniforms of the French Army.
Infantry.
Infantry.
Chasseurs on Foot and Alpine Troops.
Chasseurs on Foot and Alpine Troops.
Artillery and Engineers.
Artillery and Engineers.
Cuirassiers.
Cuirassiers.
Dragoons.
Dragoons.
Light Cavalry.
Light Cavalry.
Army of Africa
Army of Africa
Infantry and Colonial Troops.
Infantry and Colonial Troops.
Navy and Naval Fusiliers.
Navy and Naval Fusiliers.
Military Transport Corps.
Military Transport Corps.
Administration, Medical Service, Veterinarians, Remounts, etc.
Administration, Medical Service, Veterinarians, Remounts, etc.
Customs Officers, Foresters, Treasury, Gendarmes.
Customs Officers, Foresters, Treasury, Gendarmes.

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