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Uniform of a medical officer cadet. Including jacket, red breeches, belt, AND BICORN
Several prestigious French *grandes écoles* maintain a vibrant military tradition, expressed through the wearing of uniforms—sometimes nearly identical to those worn in the second half of the 19th century. This adds greatly to the charm of the Bastille Day parades, where we see students from the École Polytechnique, Saint-Cyr, and other institutions marching in tight formation, carrying sabers or swords and wearing old-fashioned headgear—such as bicornes or plumed shakos—reminiscent of a bygone era.
Until the 1970s, students training to become military doctors wore a uniform very similar to that of the École Polytechnique. For medical students, the collar and cuffs were made of crimson velvet, with a caduceus embroidered on each side of the collar. The breeches were red. Alumni of the school nicknamed it the "Pinder" uniform (after the circus of the same name, known for its rather... flashy costumes).
This uniform was discontinued in 1971 following the merger of the Lyon and Bordeaux schools. It reappeared during the Bastille Day parade in 2026!
It is worn with a bicorne hat; we have included one here—sized for a 55.5 cm head—though it has unfortunately been exposed to the sun and is slightly faded.
For more information:
https://sites.google.com/view/santards-navalais-traditions/mus%C3%A9e/uniformes
The uniform offered is in excellent condition; it was tailored by UGECO for a certain Gerard Ch. It fits a 90 cm chest and a 72 cm waist (very slim...).
Complete outfit, ideal for dressing a mannequin.