WW1collector101 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Hi all, I am hoping you can help me determine what type of WW1 uniform I have in my collection. I believe it is a WW1 french uniform, but I am a bit puzzled by the "chevron-like" badge on the left sleeve. As you can see, the chevrons are gold and are V shaped, pointing downwards (see 1 & 2). However it is my understanding that French units used chevrons to denote service time and all of the images and material I have seen have these pointing UP in a tipi like shape (see attached 2 & 3). I would appreciate it if anyone has any insight/input. Thank you! https://postimg.cc/gallery/nqXWFSM Ricardo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sorry Ricardo but its not letting the posting in, it might be better to just show the items on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW1collector101 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Hi Dave, thank you so much for your quick response and suggestion! Here are the images: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi WW1, yes it seems these may have been placed the wrong way up, can you check the inside of the sleeve, see if the stiches are right the way through ,it might be that someone has added those chevrons on later, and they have got them the wrong way up, also can we see the buttons in close up, Those chevrons look like the English type but its hard too tell from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hi WW! have you had any luck with the insides of the arm. It would be interesting to see what you have found out plus the buttons, thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hello WW1, Great uniform, but it seems Davejb is correct the stripes are upside down???..Dont know what happened there....? But a lovely item from WW1..... Well Done in finding it and ....Keep It! Best to you and thanks for showing us on MCN.......Desert Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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