Original Pre-WWI French Medical High Ranking Officer Kepi Japanese Field Gear 1875 discontinued its use

1875 discontinued its use

This incredible piece will be prized piece in any collection

The watch is in very good condition

Scabbard length: 34 1/2”

Original Pre-WWI French Medical High Ranking Officer Kepi Japanese Field Gear 1875 discontinued its useOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredibly rare French Pre WWI Kepi For a high ranking Medical officer, possibly a General's rank. This is a worn example with heavy bullion gilt wire embroidery of laurel leaves across the rich wine red velvet hat band. It was never fixed with a chinstrap or buttons. While the all red construction indicates medical the laurel leaf band and caduceus indicates a very high ranking officer. The top of the hat