Description: Mouchoir D'instruction Militaire n°5 handkerchief This was acquired at an estate sale recently and we had to do the background on it to make sure it was authentic. Printed by Ernest Renault, Rouen French Third Republic, Circa 1880 Printed Cotton Measures: 76(29”)cm x 82(32”)cm Bears regimental laundry mark or quartermaster's store inventory ink stamp "L-78 - 6" to identify who the handkerchief was issued to. The Mouchoir D'instruction Militaire was a printed "Military Instruction Handkerchief"). This "n°5" model is entitled "Artillerie de campagne" and deals with how to maintain and fire 80 mm and 90 mm canons. Following France's humiliating defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, Commandant Pierre Perrinon of the Rouen garrison had the idea of having square cotton handkerchieves printed so as to provide soldiers not only with something to keep their noses clean but also that would act as a usefull aide-mémoire to ensure basic military information was on a soldier's person at all times, thereby reinforcing their knowledge of drill and weapon usage, and to provide an easily accessible instruction manual for anyone lacking in proficiency. In addition to being strong, light and resilient, the handkerchief could also serve as a scarf, bandage, tourniquet or sling. A patent for the idea was filed in 1875 and the French Ministry of War formalized their circulation from 29 November 1880 until 1909. Thirteen designs were printed in various editions. Please note that due to age and fragility this will ship with extreme care. Handling Time: 1 Business Day (Any orders placed from Fri-Sun Will be shipped on Monday if a holiday is not present) To find some other great vintage or contemporary clothing pieces, games/toys, etc. feel free to check out our page and feel free to message us about any questions or bundles. Information: Returns / Warranty: * Returns accepted within 30 Days for full refund if arrived defective. * 20% Testing and Cleaning Fee for returned Electronics that are not defective( clothing is not returnable for non fitted issues-you are responsible for sizing we add measurements when needed) SHIPPING: I will combine shipping whenever possible if more than one item is purchased. Item will be shipped out within 1 business day from when payment has been received. PLEASE READ: make sure you check your size we do not allow returns for wrong sizing: this is your responsibility. FEEDBACK: I strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Please look carefully at the photos to verify the condition of the item. If you have any questions, please contact me prior to purchasing. I will try to resolve any problems that you may have with your purchase. Please contact me before leaving anything less than 5-Star Feedback on eBay. When you leave positive feedback for me, it lets me know you are satisfied with your purchase. Once I know you are satisfied with your purchase, I will gladly leave positive feedback for you as well. Thank you for shopping with me. Please visit my other listings for more items you may like to purchase
Price: 275.67 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-29T06:03:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Type: instructional hankie
Country/Region of Origin: France
Original/Repro: Original
Color: Multi-Color
Style: Antique
Material: cotton
Unit Quantity: 1
Age: 1850-1899
