Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi Flintlock Pistols Allies and Axis - Approaches

Allies and Axis - Approaches to Night Bombing - The Germans resorted to night bombing as an unacceptable number of German bombers were shot down in daylight raids

The cap features the typical green wool gabardine construction with a forest green band and a traditional high forward crown

The rifle features a heavy octagonal barrel measuring 23 1/2" and measures 43 1/2" overall

There is a size mark “A-L” (Asian-Large)in a square below the collar on the interior

Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi Flintlock Pistols Allies and Axis - ApproachesOriginal 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