Vintage French Military Kepi – Ceremonial Cap with Grenade Insignia (ca. 1950–1980)

This vintage French military kepi is a classic ceremonial cap, featuring a distinctive cylindrical shape and traditional decorative elements associated with French military uniforms.

The cap is finished in black with a gold-colored band and fittings, and displays a grenade-style insignia at the front—an emblem commonly associated with infantry and elite units. The structured form and clean lines give the piece a strong, formal appearance.

Presented on a display stand, this kepi is ideal as a collector’s item or decorative military object.

Details

Object: Military kepi (ceremonial cap)
Material: Textile, metal fittings

Color: Black with gold accents

Features:

• Cylindrical kepi shape

• Front visor (peak)

• Decorative gold band and fittings

• Grenade insignia on the front

Origin & Identification

Country: France

Type: Military kepi (likely infantry or gendarmerie style)

Insignia:
The grenade emblem is traditionally used by infantry and elite units within the French military.

Dating

Period: Circa 1950–1980

Note:
This is not a 19th-century or Napoleonic kepi, but a later ceremonial or service model, likely produced for formal or dress use.

Style

• Military / ceremonial

• Classic French uniform design

• Clean, structured silhouette

• Decorative and collectible

Condition

Good vintage condition

Well-preserved exterior
Complete and structurally sound
Gold elements in good condition

Minor signs of wear possible

Overall: clean and display-ready

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