A Foreign Legion Cavalry Commandant Kepi Auction Hampshire Regiment

Hampshire Regiment

There are eight evenly spaced grommets placed around the circumference of the crash helmet

bronze gilt cross with overlaying silvered insignia

led by Captain Jean Danjou and Lieutenants Clément Maudet and Jean Vilain

framed by branches of oak leaves and acorns on either side

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