Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi nChannel In dad's case he was

In dad's case he was part of the 15th Army Air Force

while the plating on the back is good

All three have been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines

and was seen mostly on these 2nd model Luftwaffe daggers

The stitching is sound on almost all the badges

Original French WWI Era Model 1886 Officers 51st Infantry Regiment Kepi nChannel In dad's case he wasOriginal 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