A Foreign Legion Commandant’s Kepi Archive 1944 and November 3

1944 and November 3

sides and undersides in red wool

1 June 1934: Transferred to the 11th 100-Man Detachment of the Hamburg Police

until it was dissolved at the end of the War

in silver bullion wire

A Foreign Legion Commandant’s Kepi Archive 1944 and November 3A traditional (1940s 1980s) French Foreign Legion Kepi; band constructed of black wool with gold bullion wire seven flame grenade and gold bullion chin strap on front half attached on sides by golden buttons; four gold bullion loops on top section of band; crown crafted out of red wool with triple gold bullion austrian knot braid in the centre; visor made out of black Vulcanfibre with black leather sweatband and black velvet lining on the inside;