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An M1894 greatcoat belonging to a Guard artilleryman.
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An M1894 greatcoat belonging to a Guard artilleryman.
See original version (French)
Estimate €700 - €1,500
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Description
An M1894 greatcoat belonging to a Guard artilleryman. A fine and rare M1894 greatcoat with a hood, made of grey cloth whose patina gives it a Feldgrau colour. Wide collar in the same cloth as the body, with an attached hood held in place by a feldgrau fabric fastening tab. Double litzen on the collar, yellow on a black background, characteristic of the Guard Artillery, amongst others. Fastened with 6 smooth tombac buttons. Sleeve cuffs in a boot-style design; full-length cape with its hooks; period repairs to the hem and the left sleeve cuff. Lining in ecru fabric with numerous markings, including several issue dates in 1904, 1907 and 1912. Marked 1.G.A. for the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment. A name tag belonging to Kanonier Roppers of the Leib-Batterie of the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment, also bearing an ink stamp ‘L.B.’ for Leib-Batterie. Martingale present. Some snags and moth holes, soiling and patina, signs of wear and tear. M1894 enlisted greatcoat of a Guard artilleryman. A fine, uncommon M1894 hooded Mantel in grey cloth, now patinated to a field-grey appearance. Wide matching collar with attached hood secured by a field-grey cloth strap. Double yellow-on-black collar braids associated with the Guard Artillery. Six plain tombac buttons. Gauntlet cuffs; full-length coat with hooks; period repairs to the lower hem and left cuff. Unbleached lining with numerous stamps and acceptance marks from 1904, 1907 and 1912. Marked 1.G.A. for the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment. Labelled with the name ‘Gunner Roppers’ of its Leib Battery and bearing an ink stamp ‘L.B.’. Rear adjustment strap present. Snags, moth holes, soiling, wear and patina.
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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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