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

The rifle features a heavy octagonal barrel measuring 23 1/2" and measures 43 1/2" overall

It was probably hastily removed as the area was being overrun

After a series of engagements across the north Atlantic

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