163 - Lieutenant Edmont Berrut’s uniform set, consisting of a four-pocket lieutenant’s tunic from the 46th Fontainebleau Infantry Regiment made of fine horizon-blue cloth, fastening with seven buttons bearing the infantry insignia, original collar tabs, loops for decorations present, jacket dated 1918 and personalized with the name “Berrut.” Wound bars and six bars indicating seniority at the front. In good condition despite a few stains; includes a pair of trousers in fine horizon-blue cloth with daffodil-yellow piping, personalized on the waistband. In good condition.

Lieutenant Edmont Berrut’s uniform set, consisting of a four-pocket lieutenant’s tunic from the 46th Fontainebleau Infantry Regiment made of fine horizon-blue cloth, fastening with seven buttons bearing the infantry insignia, original collar tabs, loops for decorations present, jacket dated 1918 and personalized with the name “Berrut.” Wound bars and six bars indicating seniority at the front. In good condition despite a few stains; includes a pair of trousers in fine horizon-blue cloth with daffodil-yellow piping, personalized on the waistband. In good condition. Edmond Berrut was born in 1884 in Haute-Savoie. He began the war with the rank of corporal, was quickly promoted to sergeant, then to adjutant in 1915, and was promoted to lieutenant in the 46th Infantry Regiment in 1918. Wounded several times, notably at Fort Vaux, and mentioned in dispatches on multiple occasions, he was taken prisoner in May 1918 in the Aisne department.