French Gendarmerie Polo Shirt

French Gendarmerie Polo

This short-sleeve polo belongs to the uniform of the French Gendarmerie, the military police force that patrols much of rural France. It comes in the service's light blue, with the flaming grenade insignia and GENDARMERIE wordmark on the chest and the name again in large letters across the back. Collectors of French uniforms, reenactors and anyone building a European police or military display will want it for its genuine provenance.

Features

• Gendarmerie Light Blue — The shirt is cut in the pale blue shade used across the Gendarmerie's duty uniform.
• Embroidered Chest Insignia — The left chest carries the flaming grenade badge, the Gendarmerie's traditional emblem, stitched in dark thread alongside the GENDARMERIE name.
• Back Identification Lettering — Bold black GENDARMERIE lettering across the upper back identifies the wearer from behind.
• Hook-And-Loop Chest Panel — A rectangle of hook-and-loop fastening (the same grip-and-release system as Velcro) sits below the placket so a rank tab or ID patch can be attached and swapped.
• Two-Button Placket — A short buttoned opening at the neck lets you wear the collar closed or open.
• Ribbed Collar And Cuffs — Knit ribbing on the collar and sleeve bands holds its shape around the neck and upper arm.
• Short Sleeves — The short-sleeve cut is the warm-weather and everyday duty layer of the uniform.
• Side Hem Vents — Small slits at the side seams of the hem give room to move when the shirt is worn untucked.

Issued To The Gendarmerie

The Gendarmerie Nationale is a branch of the French armed forces, so its uniform is government-pattern clothing rather than commercial workwear. This polo carries the service's own markings and the hook-and-loop rank panel used on its duty shirts. Owning the issued garment means the colour, insignia and layout are correct, which matters to collectors and to reenactors who need an accurate kit.