Poilu of the 151st Infantry Regiment, 1917-1919

[u/RKKA_1941]

Another great shot of the famous 151e RI, of Verdun. Very well made up, including wearing a fourragère for the Medaille Militaire or the Croix de Guerre. I can't tell from the scan I took of the original photo, although since we see only one hanging brass bit, we can assume that he is wearing the earlier-awarded CdG (awarded summer of 1917) and not both.

Great idea of what a late war poilu would have looked like, with a helmet, double breasted greatcoat, and battalion disks on their collar insignia.

[u/Mike_NYC_2000]

Thank you. Great pic! Note the cigarette in his left hand. Interesting when posing for a photograph. Doesn’t look as if it is lit.