by CollectinSteve Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:50 am
That is so hideous that it is beautiful! Really nice one Gilles!
Whatever it is, the ink stamps make me think this is a definite government issue item of some sort. But I don't know what!
Two things strike me about this:
1. The cut is very unusual, but it does have several common French features (inside top pockets, external lower pockets, button tab cuffs, drawstring waist...)
2. The ink stamps remind me of French stamps. The size is "48"?
Obviously I am not suggesting any French military wore this. What I am suggesting is that perhaps a French clothing maker produced this item. And if it did, then I also agree it probably went to Africa.
Wild stuff!!
Steve