Portrait, French Soldier, 46e Régiment d'infanterie

Nice genuine interwar period studio photo of a French soldier belonging to the 46e Régiment d'infanterie, most likely dating back to the 1930s.

During the Battle of France in 1940, the regiment stood loyal to its motto 'Rather die than fail' and was totally wiped out in the vicinity of Asfled. 

21cm x 15cm.