A Foreign Legion Enlisted Man’s Kepi Newly Listed 93 mm x 139 mm)

93 mm x 139 mm)

The interviewer noted that he was a "cheerful and pleasant individual who expects to be pensioned from the Post Office in about five years" and that "he intends eventually to retire to the family owned fruit farm and devote his full time to that type of employment"

1896 in Oro Station

Footnote: The Cross is awarded by the United Daughters of the Confederacy

with short gilt chain attachment

A Foreign Legion Enlisted Man’s Kepi Newly Listed 93 mm x 139 mm)A traditional (1950s 1960s) French Foreign Legion Kepi; band constructed of dark navy wool with silver red embroidered seven flame grenade and black leather chin strap on front half attached on sides by golden 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 S. C. P