A Foreign Legion Enlisted Man’s Kepi Archive reverse stamped with an inscription

reverse stamped with an inscription in faded blue ink "SC 191150 After their capture by American forces in France

C Coy was part of the 20th Halton Rifles who became the Lorne Rifles (Scottish) before they joined with The Peel and Dufferin Regiment to become The Lorne Scots in 1936

both nicely marked

blade length is approximately 24cm (or 9 ½ inches)

double edged blade

A Foreign Legion Enlisted Man’s Kepi Archive reverse stamped with an inscriptionA 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