A Foreign Legion Commandant’s Kepi Auction October 3rd

October 3rd

Order of Zahringen Lion - Commanders Cross in silver gilt and enamels with Swords

vertical pinback (bent)

obverse illustrating the conjoined right-facing busts of Francis and Empress M

his final stop before he was discharged on the 31st

A Foreign Legion Commandant’s Kepi Auction October 3rdA 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;