KÉPI OF A NCO OF THE 8th CUIRASSIIER REGIMENT, circa 1900-1915, Third Republic. 26999
Turban and cap in madder cloth, headband in black cloth, dark blue according to the regulations. Black braid soutache. Regimental number in madder lacquered metal (colors not conforming to the "white" regulations) stapled to the headband. Round visor in black patent leather lined with black sheepskin gilded with the owner's initials "P.M.". False chinstrap in dark blue cloth held by two silver buttons stamped with the weapon's flaming bomb. Inner headband in scarlet waxed calfskin, inner headdress in scarlet evening.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good state.
Reference :
26999