Does anyone have info on what this WWI French officer kepi insignia means? The web is sorely lacking!

[grimble-nibitz]

The WWI soft-style officer kepi is all black, with gold cord trim for a 2nd Lt. I believe.  I cannot find any reference to what these crossed branches or palms mean...thank you in advance for the info!  

[The Prussian]

Hello!

I´ve seen those palms with an aesculabar and a snake for medicine service.

A good reference is the book: "Les coiffures militaires francaises 1870-2000" by Frédéric Coune.

 

Edited March 22, 2022 by The Prussian

[grimble-nibitz]

Thank you!  Not sure what it means without the medical device.  Maybe some kind of administration?  

[Marcon1]

French Army Medical Officer's sword 1872 pattern

Original French Army Cap/Beret Badge Medical Corps Service de Sante

 

Don't think your picture is that of a French medical cap.

Note the 2 different style of leaves left and right.

 

Marcon1.

Edited March 23, 2022 by Marcon1

[Bayern]

The Service de Sante kepi for Medical Doctors was Madder Red with Bordeux Red band , 

[Graf]

More inclined to think that it is administration person kepy