WW1 French Officers Kepi - 28th Infantry Regiment 1914/15

A rare French officers kepi in blue which replaced the previous garish red models as of late 1914/15.
Privately purchased & with rank braid for that of a 'Sous-Lieutenant' this kepi retains features typical of the prewar style in its shape but has blue chinstrap in matching material & grey painted infantry chinstrap buttons to each side. The number of the regiment is in metallic 'cannetille' although this has darkened with age. Only small remnants of the champagne interior now remain however a Paris tailor can just about be discerned. Leather sweatband is present & has officers initials mounted on symbols. Some aging to leather.
There is moth to this piece indicative of its age & wool construction however this early variant saw only limited production & is practically impossible to find with the new Adrian helmet taking its place in the lineup of French Great War headgear from 1915 onwards.

The 28th Infantry regiment were active right through WW1 from 1914-18 being involved many actions which include the battles of the Marne, Aisne & Verdun.

Code: 13675