an orange and blue hat with the number 47 on ita red and blue hat with a number on itan orange and blue hat with a metal buckle on a white backgrounda red and black hat with a bow on top of ita close up of a baseball cap with a leather banda close up of a pair of shoes with a hole in the sole
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223 - HEADGEAR. 1884-model kepi of the 51st RIT (Langres) in madde…
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Estimate €250 - €350
Description
HEADGEAR. 1884-model kepi of the 51st RIT (Langres) in madder-dyed cloth, dark blue band with the number in white numerals sewn on originally, leather chin strap, brass buttons with a pomegranate motif blackened with paint, sheepskin lining with a marked disc (illegible), linen canvas frame, octagonal stamps from the 7th Corps inspector, leather peak stamped with the octagonal seal and the admission triangle, leather chin strap. Some missing patches on the cloth at the back and on the sweatband. ABE A document explaining the origin of this kepi, found in an estate in Burgundy, will be provided to the purchaser.
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About the sale MILITARIA 1914–1918 & 1939–1945
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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