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an image of a uniform and hat are displayed on a black backgrounda brown hat with a label on it that says english fashiona close up of a hat with a label on ittwo hats sitting on top of each other on a tabletwo hats are sitting on top of each other on a standtwo hats are sitting on top of each other on a standthree green and gold military uniforms are on display on a tablea close up of a plate with a label on ita hat that is sitting on top of a tablea green hat with a gold button on itan image of a hat with a coat of arms and a crown on itan image of a military hat on a mannequin headan image of a military hat on a mannequin headan image of a green hat with a gold emblem on ita close up of a white bag with a black handlea close up of a white jacket with gold buttonsa close up of a white shirt with a button on the collara close up of a white shirt on a mannequin mannequina white jacket on a mannequin stand against a black backgroundan old white jacket on a mannequin stand against a black background
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1114 - A set of tropical uniforms belonging to the Force publique.
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Estimate €20 - €60
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Description
A set of tropical uniforms belonging to the Force publique. Force publique epaulettes. White cotton tunic with Force publique buttons bearing the motto ‘L’Union fait la force’ and a label from the tailor Reypens in Antwerp. A few rust stains, particularly on the back. Green canvas cap with Force publique insignia and buttons, a gold-coloured faux chin strap and an inner label reading ‘Grande Maison du Congo’, Brussels. Tropical helmet bearing the same label, with patina; the chin strap is present but broken. A second tropical helmet of English manufacture is included, with a detachable liner, showing signs of wear and patina. Group of Force Publique tropical uniform items. Force Publique shoulder straps. White cotton tunic with Force Publique buttons bearing the motto ‘Unity Makes Strength’ and a Reypens tailor’s label from Antwerp. Some rust stains, particularly on the back. Green cloth cap with Force Publique badge and buttons, imitation gilt chinstrap and an interior label from Grande Maison du Congo, Brussels. Tropical helmet with the same label and patina; the chinstrap is present but broken. A second British-made tropical helmet is included, with detached lining, signs of wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
Auction location
Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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