Original France WWI Named Pilot Armée de l'Air French Air Service Officer’s Uniform Set With Tunic, Trousers, “Cape” and Kepi - 4 Items French Militaria It is a fine Solingen-Produced

It is a fine Solingen-Produced example made by the rare firm of Rudolf Büchel Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory)

The Springfield Models 1855

probably made in late 1859

The left track extends over the edge of the badge

Offered in restored condition this will fit well into any British Collection as typical pre WW1 colonial equipment

Original France WWI Named Pilot Armée de l'Air French Air Service Officer’s Uniform Set With Tunic, Trousers, “Cape” and Kepi - 4 Items French Militaria It is a fine Solingen-ProducedOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. At the start of the First World War, France led the world in aircraft design and by mid 1912 the Aronautique Militaire had five squadrons ("escadrilles"). This had grown to 132 machines and 21 escadrilles by 1914, the same year when, on 21 February, it formally received a budget under the Ministry of War. On 3 August, Germany declared war against France. Now this is an absolutely stunning uniform set. This was