A Foreign Legion Cavalry Enlisted Man’s Kepi Hold 00 Clothing Allowance and Rehabilitation

00 Clothing Allowance and Rehabilitation Grant

PALESTINE 1945-48 (T/21050063 DVR

RL: LANC: REGt)

Footnote: This style of flag was probably in use as early as 1867 and was certainly in use by the mid 1880s

A Foreign Legion Cavalry Enlisted Man’s Kepi Hold 00 Clothing Allowance and RehabilitationA traditional (1950s 1960s) French Foreign Legion Kepi; band constructed of dark navy wool with silver green embroidered seven flame grenade and black leather chin strap on front half attached on sides by silvered buttons; single navy loop on top section of band; crown crafted out of red wool with single blue loop around outer edge of crown; visor made out of black Vulcanfibre with black leather sweatband and black velvet lining; maker markings Scecam