NiceCollection the authentic reconstruction of French uniform pieces

Take part in the reenactment of the 1940 French Army's khaki wool!

Project visual NiceCollection the authentic reconstruction of French uniform pieces
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01/10/2023
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€312
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NiceCollection the authentic reconstruction of French uniform pieces

My name is Cathy ROSSET and I make pieces of French military uniforms since 2008 for collectors, re-enactors, costume designers and sometimes museums. First focused on the production of parts of French soldier's uniforms from the World War I, I work with different materials such as cotton, leather, wood, metal and of course wool. Thanks to a renowned European manufacturer, I have already reproduced original colors from samples such as a bluish iron gray wool and a another one more intense horizon blue. Some uniform pieces below: helmet cover, puttees, collar tabs and ranks on the uniforms of the 171st RI reconstitution group. During the World War II, the khaki wool replaced the horizon blue one. Four shades predominated: brown khaki, green khaki, mustard khaki and khaki called France 40. My choice of reproduction is now on the khaki wool from the time of "The Phony War" (September 1939 - May 1940) . Some uniform pieces below from this period: puttees, collar tabs, sleeve and cap insignias on the uniforms of the France 40 Montagne reenactment group.

Allocation of funds

I want to recreate a 750 g/m virgin wool from a vintage khaki sample by a renowned European company. Working with the popular original wool but soon to be finished, for making insignia, I would like to use this new wool for all the uniform pieces I make like the straight and curved models puttees, police caps, shoulder rolls... I offer to preorder the purchase per meters, parts of uniforms and gift vouchers.

Rewards

3 meters of virgin wool called France 1940

€135

    3 meters of customized virgin wool (final appearance after manufacture). From a vintage khaki sample called France 1940. 750 g/m. 150 cm wide.

    Estimated delivery: April 2023

    10 meters of virgin wool called France 1940

    €450

      10 meters of customized virgin wool (final appearance after manufacture). From a vintage khaki sample called France 1940. 750 g/m. 150 cm wide.

      Estimated delivery: April 2023

      20 meters of virgin wool called France 1940

      €900

        20 meters of customized virgin wool (final appearance after manufacture). From a vintage khaki sample called France 1940. 750 g/m. 150 cm wide.

        Estimated delivery: April 2023

        2 straight model puttees 220 cm

        €37

        In pure wool. Blue dyed or artificially aged cotton woven ribbon. Several wools available: bluish iron gray (see the photo), blue horizon 1, blue horizon 2 (exclusive manufacturing for NiceCollection), dark blue, current khaki and khaki France 1940. Lenght: 220 cm.

        Estimated delivery: March 2023

        2 straight model puttees 260 cm

        €40

        In pure wool. Blue dyed or artificially aged cotton woven ribbon. Several wools available: bluish iron gray (see the photo), blue horizon 1, blue horizon 2 (exclusive manufacturing for NiceCollection), dark blue, current khaki and khaki France 1940. Lenght: 260 cm.

        Estimated delivery: April 2023

        2 curved puttees

        €55

        In pure wool. Trade model. Easier installation by simply rolling up. Artificially aged cotton woven ribbon, sewn at one end. Reinforcement band in brown or black leather at the other end. Several wools available: blue horizon 1, blue horizon 2, dark blue, current khaki (see the photo) and khaki France 1940. Lenght: 220 cm.

        Estimated delivery: April 2023

        50€ gift voucher

        €40

        Gift voucher for a value of 50 euros valid on the online store https://www.nicecollection.fr

        €100 gift voucher

        €80

        Gift voucher for a value of 100 euros valid on the online store https://www.nicecollection.fr

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