Original French Pre-WWI Model 1872 Infantry Captain Officer’s Kepi with Monogrammed Initials by Michel Spique & Cie. of Paris Martini-Henry Parts although all are now empty

although all are now empty

with a good amount of bronze wash remaining

The A-2 was a treasured item to the airman and was worn with as much pride as his wings

and into a "private" army subordinate personally to him

The barrel is 39 1/2 inches long

Original French Pre-WWI Model 1872 Infantry Captain Officer’s Kepi with Monogrammed Initials by Michel Spique & Cie. of Paris Martini-Henry Parts although all are now emptyOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous private purchased French Model 1872 Infantry Captain Officers kepi, likely dating to the late 1870s or 1880s, hand crafted by the prestigious maker Michel Spique & Cie. of Paris. This model of kepi had a small slot at the front of the crown for attachment of a Ball tuft. The three rows of braid around the body & the two vertical rows at the sides and back denote the rank of Captain. The kepi retains