Original French WWI Colonial Field Artillery Officer’s Capitaine Dark Blue Uniform with Correct Shoulder Boards & Matching Kepi Rear Sight Assembly The strong functioning under-the-barrel spring

The strong functioning under-the-barrel spring triangular bayonet is activated by pulling the trigger guard towards the butt

This image is very similar to the ones produced by the Disney Animation Studio

or that the climate was better suited for shorter rifles

The blade is 31 ¾” inches from the spear point to the hilt

It is beautifully made from cork covered with brown fabric but missing a legible maker’s label

Original French WWI Colonial Field Artillery Officer’s Capitaine Dark Blue Uniform with Correct Shoulder Boards & Matching Kepi Rear Sight Assembly The strong functioning under-the-barrel springOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous & scarce uniform set worn by a Capitaine of the Colonial Field Artillery as indicated by the buttons which bear an anchor over crossed cannons. This uniform is completely correct, with the colonial shoulder boards only bearing fringe on one side, which was regulation. The set comes with its original Kepi bearing a crescent moon under a 2, possibly referring to the 2nd Colonial Field Artillery