Original Pre-WWI French Medical High Ranking Officer Kepi Japanese Field Gear " and today we know

" and today we know them as "Bobbies"

This is a very nice set of "Private Purchase" binoculars by Rodenstock of München (Munich)

1875 discontinued its use

This incredible piece will be prized piece in any collection

The zinc M1915 traction fuze assembly still screws out

Original Pre-WWI French Medical High Ranking Officer Kepi Japanese Field Gear " and today we knowOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredibly rare French Pre WWI Kepi For a high ranking Medical officer, possibly a General's rank. This is a worn example with heavy bullion gilt wire embroidery of laurel leaves across the rich wine red velvet hat band. It was never fixed with a chinstrap or buttons. While the all red construction indicates medical the laurel leaf band and caduceus indicates a very high ranking officer. The top of the hat