France Old Kepi

[renmore]

I was wondering if anybody can give an approx date of manufacture/use for this kepi that I recently aquired.the numerals are metal and the maker is Delion,rue de Capucins Paris, it has artillery buttons and is to the rank of adjutant,any help would be very welcome.

Best Regards,

Renmore

[renmore]

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[zob123]

Hi,

Interesting Kepi - it looks like an Artillery piece that's obviously seen better days. Although, a bit of straightening out and a good brushing to tidy it up would probably breath a bit of new life in to it.. Date wise - difficult to say but sticking my neck out a bit here, I would say late 1920’s - 30’s or possibly a little earlier. Perhaps some of our French collectors maybe able to get a better fix on it.

Many thanks for sharing it with us, as it is always nice to see such intriguing pieces.

Best regards,

Zob123

[army historian]

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Interesting Kepi - it looks like an Artillery piece that's obviously seen better days. Although, a bit of straightening out and a good brushing to tidy it up would probably breath a bit of new life in to it.. Date wise - difficult to say but sticking my neck out a bit here, I would say late 1920's - 30's or possibly a little earlier. Perhaps some of our French collectors maybe able to get a better fix on it.

Many thanks for sharing it with us, as it is always nice to see such intriguing pieces.

Best regards,

Zob123

[renmore]

Many thanks to you both for the help.

Regards,

Renmore