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Uniform of a medical officer cadet. Pre-1971. Including jacket, red breeches, and belt.
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Several prestigious French universities maintain a strong military tradition, reflected in the wearing of a uniform, sometimes almost identical to that worn in the second half of the 19th century. This contributes significantly to the charm of the Bastille Day parades, where we see students from the École Polytechnique, Saint-Cyr, and a few others marching in close formation, carrying sabers or swords, and sporting charmingly old-fashioned headgear such as bicornes or plumed shakos, just like in bygone days.
Until 1970, students training to become military doctors wore a uniform very similar to that of Polytechnique, which is not surprising since it seems that the École Polytechnique copied the future doctors' attire. For these students, the collar and cuffs are crimson velvet, and a caduceus is embroidered on each side of the collar. The breeches are red. Former students refer to it as the "Pinder" uniform (like the circus of the same name, whose costumes are rather...flashy).
This uniform was discontinued in 1971 after the merger of the Lyon and Bordeaux schools.
It was worn with a bicorn hat, which we don't currently have available.
Very good condition. Fits a chest measurement of 90 cm and a waist measurement of 72 cm (very slim!).