Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi Flintlock Pistols The cap features the typical

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

It was probably hastily removed as the area was being overrun

which was adopted in 1873 as the standard military long-arm of the United States armed forces for the next 20 years

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

six more regular regiments

Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi Flintlock Pistols The cap features the typicalOriginal 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