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Second hand costumes, opportunities
We did rental 12 years long, and we stopped because we don't have time enough.
Some costumes were more adapted for movies or theater, we precise the best use of them, as much as we can.
Some costumes were more adapted for movies or theater, we precise the best use of them, as much as we can.
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Marine officer, epaulettes, in original box (no top), 3 rd republic (1870-1940)
Gold is oxidized, except this very good condition.
In original box.
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Coat for commissaire des guerres
Indicated sizes are for coat with only a shirt inside of it.
If you wear a jacket, size is reduced, and care about sleaves of jacket that could not fit under your coat....better to wear without nothing else except shirt under chest part.
We have on stock one coat, used just once, as new.
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Chasseur flanqueur of Impérial Guard, trooper jacket
We did not make these jackets.
We bought them from a Belgian costumer, lining is in polyester, they are not perfect, but for movie or theater it will fit...
Very, very limited number
Flanqueur chasseur existed between september 1811 till restoration (1814), less than 3 yeras
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Voltigeur, shako troop, 17 th line infantry
We bought some shakos in a small museum that closed recently.
They needed some improvements.
We made what could be done easily, we changed cords, bocettes...etc.
They are not absolutely perfect, but price is quite interesting, they are new and on stock( just one of each type).
For head size 59 cm.
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Artilry on foot, line, trooper shako
We bought some shakos in a small museum that closed recently.
They needed some improvements.
We made what could be done easily, we changed cords, bocettes...etc.
They are not absolutely perfect, but price is quite interesting, they are new and on stock( just one of each type).
For head size 59 cm.
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Line infantry shako, fusilier, trooper
We bought some shakos in a small museum that closed recently.
They needed some improvements.
We made what could be done easily, we changed cords, bocettes...etc.
They are not absolutely perfect, but price is quite interesting, they are new and on stock( just one of each type).
For head size 59 cm.Discounts
270,00 €
Out of stock
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2 nd hussar, trumpeter shako
We bought some shakos in a small museum that closed recently.
They needed some improvements.
We made what could be done easily, we changed cords, bocettes...etc.
They are not absolutely perfect, but price is quite interesting, they are new and on stock( just one of each type).
For head size 59 cm.
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Garde d'honneur shako
We bought some shakos in a small museum that closed recently.
They needed some improvements.
We made what could be done easily, we changed cords, bocettes...etc.
They are not absolutely perfect, but price is quite interesting, they are new and on stock( just one of each type).
For head size 59 cm.
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Infantry napoleonic saber briquet. on stock!!!!. SECOND CHOICE
This was kind of the "Swiss knife" of the Empire soldier. It was used to chop wood as well as to cut up food.
Although they were a bit useless when fighting against cavalry sabres, infantrymen would nevertheless hold on to it.
Total length 73 cm, blade 60 cm.
Weight with scabbard: 1,2 kg.
Not perfectly same as original sabres (see pictures)....quite lower price, limited stock
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Infantry officer buttons, 1893 type, but recent
Very small stock.
Excellent condition.
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Glaive style Luois Philippe
Bronze handle. Iron blade.
Same as type used in french infantry betwenn 1830 and 1848....except scabbard, normally in black leather.
63 cm, blade 48 cm
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Coat for Payeur Général de la Garde
Made from Mr Jouineau....but this time they were wrong!
Oaks leaves are normally in silver and are curled around a gold thin braid.
Anyway it is a nice coat.
For chest size 108 cm
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Valet jacket in green wool with silver braid, LAST SAMPLE, SOLD WITH ASSORTED SHORT TROUSERS
Excellent condition, chest size 108 cm. Fits from end of XVIII th century.
Very good for Empire period (dark green colour is perfect).
Still used after second world war in rich families, and now for important events.
LAST SAMPLE, SOLD WITH ASSORTED SHORT TROUSERS in same green wool for waist size 92 cm.
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Bearskin hat for infantry of guard OFFICER, ARTIFICIAL FUR, cord made in france
Very nice aspect, made in artificial fur.
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Bearskin hat for infantry of guard, artificial fur, troop, brass plate
"Fur" is sewed on a leather frame.
Plate is made in stamped brass, cord in white cotton.
Adjustable size
Price includes: pompon, cord, brass plate.
Plume not included
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Bearskin hat for infantry of guard, ARTIFICIAL FUR , Officer, cord made in Asia
"Fur" is attached on a leather frame. Plate is made in stamped brass, cord made in Asia.
Price includes: pompon, cord, brass plate.
Plume not included
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Grey jacket for valet in velvet, bordered with golden braid, with assorted trousers
Second hand jackets in chest size 104 cm assorted with trousers 88 cm.
Grey velvet, golden braid.
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Buttons "blason", goldplated
Made in France some years ago, limited stock.
15 and 22 mm
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Epaulettes garde républicaine, price by pair
3 types, used 50 years ago
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Garde républicaine: 32 epaulettes sold together
28 red epaulettes for troop, 26 have button of garde republicaine, 4 for sous officier with buttons.
Teared....low price, sold as they are
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Metallic buttons, bonze aspect, price by one
18 mm, 4 holes.
Taken from old uniforms, limited stock
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Aiguillettes, new, shiny gold
Made initially for an african army...never used.
With one or 2 cords and aiglets.
More shiny than our usual french production.
For theater
Limited stock.
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Second hand epaulettes for marine infantry, troop, price by pair
Still used in French army for ceremonies.
Not new, can have some small stains.
We selected the best inside a big amount.
Quite good for theatre.
Not for Napoleonic re enactment
Length 17 cm.
Minimum width 6 cm
Maximum width 11,5 cm.
Fringes length 9 cm.
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Buttons 15 mm diam. 1/2 curved, brass or silver aspect. Price by one.
Buttons 15 mm diam
Made in France. Army1970's.
Less curved that buttons usually used by French army during Empire era...but very cheap.
For waistcoats, sleeves extremities or to attach epaulettes.
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Buttons 25 mm diam. silver aspect. 1/2 curved. Price by one
Buttons "25" silver aspect. 1/2 curved
Made in France. Army 1970's.
Less curved that buttons usually used by French army during Empire era...but very cheap.
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Buckle for general belt, 78 X 60 mm
Dim: 78 X 60 mm.
Inside passage 55 mm.
Less nice than other type... less expensive.
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Galon filé "2 boyaux" metallo argent 35 mm
Made in France some years ago. Price per metre, very limited stock
Very nice to put on sides, modèle pas règlementaire pour la période Empire.
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Braid "6 boyaux", or mi fin verni , 50 mm large
Made in France some years ago, contain some real gold metal. Price per metre, limited stock.
Nice to cover belts or sew on sides of pants, but not a regular type for Empire period
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Braid "bride trait M.B.D. 5/000 verni", chaîne orange in 13 mm
Used from second half of XIX th century till now to indicate rank and also in front of kepis. Price per meter.
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Various epaulettes for theater
Red and gold epaulettes usually on stock, if not, delivery within 8 to 12 weeks.
USUALLY MADE WITH BUTTONHOLES AND NO CLIP ON BACK, IF YOU WANT SOMETHING ELSE, PRECISE WHAT YOU WANT.
Fringes can be choosen: 5,5 or 7 or 10 cm
We can do many types that do not correspond to any regulation.
Indicate what you are looking for and then we will tell you at what price we can do them.
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Leather baldric, bronze buckle for right handed. LIMITED SERIE IN THICK BLACK LEATHER
Not for napoleonic re enactment.
Interesting for insurgents or pirates for instance, very useful for many periods in fact.
LIMITED SERIE IN THICK BLACK LEATHER
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Plate used by costumers during last century for shakos
Used by costumers during last century to adorn shakos.
14 X 11 cm.
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Ammunition pouch for light cavalry with straps
Complete, with wooden box sewed with leather, and straps.
You can add a bronze ornament, in this case choose it in our different types.
You pay it, but you don't pay adjustment on the pouch
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Grenadier style uniform for "carnaval de dunkerque"
Uniform inspired by "grenadier a pied de la garde", for a traditional company of Dunkerque, which is one of the most important carnival of France. Price for jacket only without epaulettes. White front is in cotton, and is made in one part instead of 2.
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Tubular flat braid 6 or 7 mm gold or silver
Very comfortable to make frogs. Price by meter.
Made as a flattened tube, very easy to sew, by hand or machine. 6 or 7 mm(flat)
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Epee maconnique avec fourreau - copie - copie - copie
Epée très sobre et très légère, 500 grammes sans le fourreau! Peut être tenue à bout de bras sans fatigue.
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Trousers for revolution
Not for re enactment, but can fit for a movie or theatre about revolution or marine before revolution.
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Buttons for ambassadors and prefets: 20 mm. 3rd republic type (1871), used till now.
Small stock forgotten in a supplier drawer
Goldplated brass, described page 294 of "Fallou". R and F for "République Française".
In gold for ambassadors, in silver for prefets.
Silver is new, it will become grey progressively.
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Galon système "double fond", or mi fin, chaîne orange, 40 mm
Made in France some years ago, contain some real gold metal. Price per metre, limited stock.
Nice to cover belts or sew on sides of pants, but not a regular type for Empire period
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Men tights
To replace silk stockings.
Machine washable.
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Aiguillettes for officer, gold, made during last century. Price by one
French production of last century .
Gold thread is oxydized, can fit with an old uniform or for collection.
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Epaulettes silver chef de bataillon garde nationale: 1830-1848
Excellent condition, except lining . Sold in their original box.
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Baton 13 mm double face gold braid, ancient stock, made in France, price per roll.
We bought an old stock at a very attractive price, made some decades ago, enjoy it. Excellent quality.
Rolls are oxidized in first metres, we won't accept any claim for this status, price includes this fact.
To border a guard uniform, to cover shoulder straps of some officers, to put on képis....etc
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Narrow gold braid, 2 mm large, old stock, price per m or per 100 m
We bought an old stock at a very attractive price, made some decades ago in France.
Outside is quite nice except first lay of braid on complete rolls, oxidized in first metres.
Inside, in cotton thread, is fragile, it means that you cannot use this braid for heavy purpose.
It is quite nice to restaure old uniforms, tu put on accessories that are not subject to rubbing or any hard traction.....
Price includes this fact. We won't accept any claim for all other purposes.
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Epaulettes silver, thin fringes,1 big torsade, 2 thin on border .
NOT FOR NAPOLEONIC RE ENACTMENT, we insert these epaulettes in this part of website because people sometimes find our epaulettes with googgle, but don't want Napoleonic epaulettes...
Long 17 cm, large 6 cm in rectangular part, 12 cm in oval part.
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Light cavalry sabre, first Empire trooper sabre. Second choice
Sabre for trooper, light cavalry, first Empire.
Stamps on blade and guard.
New leather on handle.
Weight with scabbard: 2177 gr.
Total length 103 cm, blade 86 cm.
Scabbard deeply cleaned, one small hole.
Blade also deeply cleaned, thinner as originally.
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Epaulettes silver, thin fringes, 5,5 cm long, 1 big torsade, 2 medium on border
Long 17 cm, large 6 cm in rectangular part, 12 cm in oval part. Can be attached by a buttonhole
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Aiguillettes, top lacking
Top is lacking
Unusable to make "normal"aiguiets, can adorn some cords or laces
Limited stock. Total length 65 mm.
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