Lot n° 102
Estimation :
80 - 120
EUR
Result without fees
Result
: 105EUR
GENDARMES - Lot 102
GENDARMES
Gendarmes on bicycles and mechanics, ca.1905.
Photographs. 2 vintage citrate prints mounted on cardboard recto/verso.
Images: 17 x 12.2 cm and 16.8 x 12 cm; mount: 26.7 x 15.3 cm
On January 18, 1901, the Minister of War sent a letter to the generals commanding the army corps, recommending the adoption of bicycles for the foot gendarmerie. A daily bonus of 25 centimes was allocated to all gendarmes owning a pedal-powered machine. This bonus is intended to cover purchase, maintenance and repair costs.
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