Original French WWI Private Purchase Infantry Officer Captain’s Kepi British Awards Medals Badges Insignia - Cleaning Rod

- Cleaning Rod

living in the northeastern province of Haut-Uele

Our example we believe was made in 1855 prior to Calisher

There is some scattered staining and oxidation throughout the blade

Original French WWI Private Purchase Infantry Officer Captain’s Kepi British Awards Medals Badges Insignia - Cleaning RodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice World War One era French Infantry Officer kepi in excellent condition. This is the lower height style kepi they first started using after phasing out the floppy or "bummer" type kepis. This style was only worn for a short time during WWI into the early 1920's. From the construction of this example, it appears earlier and certainly WWI period. This example is a high quality kepi, most likely private