WW2 French 'Battle For France ' 1940 Period 35th Artillery Regiment Officers Kepi In Original Paris Tailors Box

An early war French army Artillery officer kepi from the 35th Artillery Regiment who lost two thirds of their total strength whilst covering the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops.
This Modele 1935 Kepi was seen in the early WW2 period being used alongside the new 1935 issues of reformed uniform & equipment issues for the French army. In black wool with gold coloured Hungarian braid the two bands to its circumference indicate rank of Lieutenant. The regiment number is bullion embroidered to the front with a gold coloured chinstrap & brass chinstrap buttons embossed with the crossed cannons of the artillery. The private purchase quality is evident to the interior with a black leather headband & two initials on letter mounts 'JL' . The full red satin lining encapsulates a celluloid sweat shield under which , printed on the satin is the Paris tailors name ' P.Vauclai r'. There is very evident wear to the interior of this Kepi & so I do believe this was worn on regular service rather than once at a wedding. Coming with this impressive item of iconic French headwear is its original grey green card box bearing the same tailor logo from Vauclair. In excellent condition there is no moth!
An impressive well worn item with a definate regiment connection to the 1940 Battle For France.

Code: 9290