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1646 - Denison Smock 1st model identified 1st BFMC.
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
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Denison Smock 1st model identified 1st BFMC. Made entirely of camouflage fabric, Newey brass press studs, original sewn beavertail and two press studs. Hip straps present, knit fabric at the bottom of each sleeve with a few repairs. Original sewn-in collar flannel, replaced Conmar American-made zip. At the back, several traces of shrapnel that killed the soldier. The original sewn label indicates a size 3 and an effect manufactured by Wareings Ltd in 1942, War Department stamp present with letter N indicating receipt in 1943. According to the seller's information, this jacket belonged to Lieutenant Leopold Hulot, a former commando with the 1st Battalion of Marine Fusiliers Commandos. Born in 1923 in Vannes, he landed on 6 June 1944 at Ouistreham as part of the Kieffer commando, and later took part in Operation Infatuate in Holland. He then went to Indochina and served with the 5th Laotian Commando before being killed in September 1948 during a raid in northern Laos after his section came across mines and grenades, one of which was booby-trapped and fatally wounded him. First-pattern Denison Smock identified to the 1st BFMC. Entirely constructed in camouflage fabric with functional Newey brass snap fasteners. Original stitched beaver tail retaining both securing snaps. Waist adjustment tabs present. Knitted cuffs show several repairs. Original flannel-lined collar intact. Zipper replaced with an American-made Conmar example. Rear of the smock displays several shrapnel impact marks that proved fatal to the wearer. Original sewn label indicates size 3 and manufacture by Wareings Ltd in 1942. War Department acceptance stamp with the letter N indicating 1943 acceptance. According to the previous owner, this smock belonged to Lieutenant Léopold Hulot, former commando of the 1st Battalion of Naval Fusilier Commandos. Born in Vannes in 1923, he landed at Ouistreham on 6 June 1944 with the Kieffer Commandos and later participated in Operation Infatuate in the Netherlands. He subsequently served in Indochina with the 5th Laotian Commando before being killed in September 1948 during a raid in northern Laos after his section encountered mines and grenades, one booby-trapped explosion mortally wounding him.
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About the sale MILITARIA :The Arms of France - Military memorabilia, Commandos Kieffer, and Insignia
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Auction time 06/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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