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1509 - Set of headgear for African troops.
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Estimate €50 - €80
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Set of headgear for African troops. Comprising a colonel's képi of the Moroccan tirailleurs or spahis, made in madder-coloured cloth, original sewn colonel's ranks. Headband in sky blue cloth, Cherifian star embroidered in cannetille, false chinstrap in gold held by two buttons. Leather and plastic visor, black leather headband and grey silk lining. Commander's kepi of the 28th Algerian Tirailleur, made of madder-coloured cloth and sky-blue headband, number 28 and crescent moon embroidered in cannetille. Flat gilt chinstrap held by two smooth gilt buttons, leather visor and piping. Black leather sweatband, grey sateen lining with illegible manufacturer's stamp. Heavily moth-eaten. A colonial infantry medical service lieutenant's kepi made of black cloth and crimson velvet, anchor embroidered in cannetille, original sewn lieutenant's braids. Gold-plated chinstrap held in place by two health service buttons, leather visor and piping, black leather sweatband, partially untucked, black cotton lining by Stelzlé hatmaker in Paris. Army of Africa headgear grouping. Comprising a colonel's kepi of Moroccan Tirailleurs or Spahis in garance cloth with original colonel's rank insignia sewn in place. Sky-blue band with bullion embroidered chérifienne star. Gilt false chinstrap secured by two buttons. Leather visor with plastic edge trim. Black leather sweatband and grey silk lining. Also included is a commandant's kepi of the 28th Algerian Tirailleurs Regiment in garance cloth with sky-blue band and bullion embroidered numeral 28 with crescent moon. Flat gilt false chinstrap secured by two plain gilt buttons. Leather visor and trim. Black leather sweatband and grey sateen lining with illegible maker's stamp. Heavily moth damaged. Also included is a lieutenant's kepi of the colonial infantry medical service in black cloth and crimson velvet with bullion embroidered anchor and original lieutenant's rank braid. Gilt false chinstrap secured by medical service buttons. Leather visor and trim. Black leather sweatband partially detached. Black cotton lining by hatter Stelzlé of Paris.
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About the sale MILITARIA :The Arms of France - Military memorabilia, Commandos Kieffer, and Insignia
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Auction time 06/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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