{"product_id":"original-interwar-french-military-aviation-soldier-portrait-no-3-kepi-aviation-badges-framed","title":"Original Interwar French Military Aviation Soldier Portrait-No.3 Kepi-Aviation Badges-Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal large-format French military studio photograph depicting a uniformed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench military aviation serviceman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating approximately to the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serviceman is shown in an exceptionally sharp formal portrait wearing a numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“3” képi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dress uniform. Of particular interest are the multiple pieces of insignia visible on his uniform. His collar carries aviation-related insignia, while the breast displays a large aviation\/qualification badge and an additional smaller horizontal badge. These details, together with the numbered képi, provide excellent potential for further research into his exact unit and specialty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph is unusually crisp and detailed, clearly showing the construction of the uniform, buttons, collar insignia, shoulder details and badges. Unlike many surviving military photographs of this period, this is a substantial framed studio portrait rather than a small postcard-sized image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph remains in its older wooden frame with period-style matting. The reverse retains an attractive textured easel backing, allowing the piece to either stand on a surface or be displayed on a wall. Frame, mat and backing exhibit expected age and handling wear. Photograph itself remains very presentable with strong contrast and excellent uniform detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe individual is currently unidentified, and the precise meaning of the “3” and individual qualification badges has not been conclusively established. They offer an interesting opportunity for additional research rather than being attributed without documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent original display piece for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench aviation, interwar military history, early military aviation, uniforms, insignia or period photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528837107789,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1D7B5264-E8AC-4F09-8769-A3061741D394.jpg?v=1790350930","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-interwar-french-military-aviation-soldier-portrait-no-3-kepi-aviation-badges-framed","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}