Original WWI French Artillery Officer Kepi by Zimmermann of Toul Japanese Flags The leather on the rear

The leather on the rear left area of the helmet has degraded a bit

It comes complete with a very nice blued steel  scabbard

participating in the Battle of the Atlantic

with just a bit of dirt and age

Original WWI French Artillery Officer Kepi by Zimmermann of Toul Japanese Flags The leather on the rearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French WWI Kepi for an Artillery officer. This is a worn example with gilt bullion wire piping and caduceus, gold ribbon chinstrap and gilt artillery cross cannon buttons. The interior is worn with a leather sweatband and silk lining. The crown is embossed in silver Zimmermann Meorlot TOUL. The leather visor is sturdy but shows age and dryness. Size is approximately 6 3 4 US (54cm). Overall