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French Foreign Legion Hats
Hi all
I'm reading a book that has French Foreign Legion soldiers in and it's started me researching the uniform early 1900s I am stumped regarding their headwear. I can find similar Kepi hats when googling - all are predominantly dark blue, leather band with red felt trim. But the hats I have come across range from ww2 to virtually modern day. The only difference I can see is brass buttons or silver buttons Does anyone know if there's a way to determine if they're pre 1900, ww1 ww2, 50s etc... The hats I've found are largely made by Piere Huard & Co Thanks in advance |
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Quick look on 'wiki' says the kepi became taller and stiffer in the 1930s. Regards, Paul. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepi#F...#8211;_history
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l800...65840300_1.jpg Post 32 in this Great War Forum thread shows a Kepi that may be of interest. https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/...a-french-kepi/ Last edited by wardog; 10-08-18 at 04:25 PM. |
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Thanks. It looks like the one's I'm finding must be from 20s or 30s.
"The Foreign Legion resumed wearing it in 1926;[3] initially in red and blue and then in 1939 with white covers on all occasions" Or have there covers missing. Thanks again |
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Another link. http://www.bertrand-malvaux.com/fr/p...dele-1884.html
Looks like the model you are looking for is 1884- will have a cloth red grenade on the front and legion buttons. I get the impression it will cause quite a dent on a buyer's wallet if one should turn up. Cheers, Paul. Last edited by wardog; 10-08-18 at 05:16 PM. |
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That's great, thanks for the help
Just out of interest, does anyone know why some of the Kepis have insignia on the front and some don't? |
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Best regards, Eric Looking for OFF N°1 forage caps 1952 -date, one OFF bearskin See: www.terraculturae.com |
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