WW1 French 74th Infantry Regiment , Battalion Commanders Kepi & Cover

A stunning high quality private purchase French officers Kepi of the 74th Infantry Regiment with four braids for rank of major.
In the early 'Foulard' or 'Saumur' shape this style originated from the late 1880s but was still being worn by older officers as part of the service uniform when France went to war in August 1914. In fine quality red wool cloth the body of the cap is adorned wi...  read more

Code: 15602

WW1 French Infantry Officers Early Horizon Blue Kepi

Rare early 1915/16 period private purchase field quality officers kepi showing many transitional features from the prewar issues into the new 1915 blue issues as here. A low fronted form of the officers polo style is evident here as well as the classic champagne lining of the earlier period.
Although having suffered with moth and some fade it is straight out of the loft & an untouched s...  read more

Code: 15312

WW1 French Chasseurs a Cheval Cavalry Kepi

An elegant high quality "Polo" form kepi ,as was of high fashion at the wars start . To the front is the number 7 in direct embroidered silver bullion wire,this unit being from Rouen . To the upper third of the kepi three bands of bullion braid indicate captain rank. Nicely age toned and service worn with some minor moth to the lower rear edge .A wonderful untouched highly displayable piece .  read more

Code: 15152

WW1 French 1915 Officer Aspirant Infantry Kepi

Rare WW1 French Infantry Kepi of the 1915 period this being one of the first productions of the new 1915 blue uniform.
In the classic wartime Polo shape it has red flecked rank bar to front denoting officer aspirant with gilt chinstrap & officer rank piping. Flaming grenade buttons to each side denoting infantry. Interior has a quality leather sweatband with red silk lining & green card...  read more

Code: 14867

WW1 French Kepi 3rd Chasseur Officer

A wonderful French kepi to the French 3rd Chasseurs with quality private purchase tailoring , black velvet band & rank braiding with silver chinstrap buttons.
Quality leather sweatband to interior with silk lining & Paris tailor label.  read more

Code: 14773

WW1 French Infantry ' Premier Tenue' Kepi

A French infantry officers kepi of the prewar 'Foulard' style these were still being worn in 1914 prior to the introduction of the new Horizon Blue uniform.
Kepi has rank braid for a higher ranking officer & is of the 'Premier Tenue' style with removeable 'Ornement et Pompon Spherique ' insignia to front for ceremonial wear. The seven flamed genade denotes infantry as well as these rep...  read more

Code: 14755

WW1 French ' Saumur ' Style Doctors Kepi - Service de Sante'

An early French kepi for an officer (Medecin-Major ) of medical troops.
This kepi is in the typical of the period 'Saumur' style with high almost vertical rear sloping forwards to a lower front. Worn as of around 1883 it was on this date that the velvet band & flat braids were given to Doctors. Many French items of uniform seen in the 1914 period originated from the 1880s until the swit...  read more

Code: 14754

Pre WW1 French Engineers Officer Cadet Kepi

Classic early pre WW1 kepi for an Engineers cadet officer who would have almost certainly gone on to fight in the Great war.
Black wool construction with engineers ( Breastplate) chinstrap buttons to each side & Hungarian officers knot to crown. Green leather undersided peak with officers gilt chinstrap intact. Interior lining in black satin. His cadet status indicated by the 'galon d'...  read more

Code: 14090

Pre WW1 French Gendarmerie Kepi

Interesting French Kepi from the late 1800s to a member of the Gendarmerie ( Military Police ).
This style predates that of the Foulard with a higher profile at its rear section. In the classic dark blue wool of these troops with white flaming grenade of the Gendarmes its interior is black leatherette lined.
A rare piece that has moth however an interesting & historical piece of...  read more

Code: 14041

French 1919 Pattern Infantry Staff Officer Kepi

A good example of the French 1919 pattern of officer Kepi with insignia to front that would denote his attachment to an infantry staff.
The hungarian knot to the top of the Kepi is typically ornate & of the distinct elongated pattern used on the 1919 model & differing from the smaller rounded knot of the pre WW1 patterns.
With flaming grenade infantry chinstrap but...  read more

Code: 9561