Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi nChannel while the plating on the

while the plating on the back is good

In dad's case he was part of the 15th Army Air Force

(The black holsters were not produced until the mid 1950's)

with only a few dents and no splitting of the scabbard glue line

STANLY BRAND

Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi nChannel while the plating on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice World War One era French Infantry Model 1886 kepi in good 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. This example is a high quality kepi, most likely a private purchase. Interior has a leather sweatband and no manufacturers markings present. Size