France, French Countryside 40. - Lot 453

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France, French Countryside 40. - Lot 453
France, French Countryside 40. Model 35 kepi worn by troops of the 3rd Hussars or 3rd African Chasseurs. Semi-rigid shell. Madder-red crown, blue band and cords, corps number cut from madder-red cloth. Interior lined with black waterproof canvas featuring several stamps, including the manufacturer’s white stamp “Sté CHAPELERIE PARISIENNE PARIS,” dated 1938, and the uniform maker’s stamp “FAUCHEUX ANGERS,” size 56; black leather sweatband. Black leather chin strap with a double slider, fastened by two small white metal bell-shaped buttons. Brim made of sturdy black leather. Complete. Worn. (Signs of wear and minor signs of use; a moth hole on the helmet shell that was repaired some time ago; the chin strap has a modern slider. In fairly good condition.)
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