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78 - France 40: a soldier’s cap from the 159th Alpine Infantry Re…
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Estimate €120 - €250
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France 40: a soldier’s cap from the 159th Alpine Infantry Regiment. A chasseur alpin-style beret made from a single piece of carded wool, dark blue, almost black. The lining consists of a white cotton disc on which the owner has written a great deal of information. This beret belonged to Emile Maurice Coatanoan, born in 1940, from the 3rd Paris recruitment office in the Seine department. His service number was 7507. It bears the inscriptions ‘159th R.I.A., 3rd, 12th Company’ and ‘The Snow Regiment, the highest regiment’. As his service record is not available online, there is no information regarding his period of military service or any campaigns he may have taken part in. In very good condition, with signs of wear and perspiration marks on the lining. 1940 French Alpine Infantry beret belonging to a soldier of the 159th Regiment. Single-piece dark blue, almost black, felted wool Chasseurs Alpins beret. White cotton disc lining with extensive handwritten details identifying Émile Maurice Coatanoan, class of 1940, Paris recruitment office No. 3, Seine, service number 7507. Inscribed with ‘159e R.I.A.’, ‘3e’, ‘12e Compagnie’ and ‘the snow regiment, the highest regiment’. His service record is not available online, so his campaigns are unknown. In very good condition with traces of wear and perspiration.
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About the sale Militaria: Sale of items from the Notre Dame de Lorette Museum’s collection – the David Bardiaux Collection
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Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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