Original WWI French Artillery Officer Kepi by Zimmermann of Toul British Lancer made of gilded aluminum bullion

made of gilded aluminum bullion wire

The Breech block and extractor ring are of poor quality and are probably low quality Military replacements ex Egypt or some such origin

This appears to overlay the embossed brass that is inlaid into the stock around the butt stock

mementos and things

In World War I

Original WWI French Artillery Officer Kepi by Zimmermann of Toul British Lancer made of gilded aluminum bullionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French WWI Kepi for an Artillery officer. This is a worn example with gilt bullion wire piping and caduceus, gold ribbon chinstrap and gilt artillery cross cannon buttons. The interior is worn with a leather sweatband and silk lining. The crown is embossed in silver Zimmermann Meorlot TOUL. The leather visor is sturdy but shows age and dryness. Size is approximately 6 3 4 US (54cm). Overall