"Mouchoir d'Instruction Militaire No. 10" is the last in a series of ten instructional handkerchiefs meant for distribution to French troops in the late 19th century. This handkerchief provides instructions on methods of crossing streams. Printed in red and black on an off-white ground. 
The complete series consisted of:  
No. 1  Dismantling the 1873 model revolver
No. 2  Dismantling the 1874 model revolver 
No. 3  Signals and basic instruction for cavalry
No. 4  Instruction in packing for cavalry on parade or campaign
No. 4a (second edition) Dismantling the 1890 model carbine
No. 5  The use of the 80 and 90 mm cannon
No. 6  Basic military lore for the reserve soldier
No. 7  Health and safety on campaign
No. 8  Preparing for inspection and review
No. 9  Dismantling the 1886 model rifle
No. 10  Methods for crossing streams
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circa 1887 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1887-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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