A Foreign Legion Cavalry Commandant Kepi Auction A Gold Order of Leopold

A Gold Order of Leopold to  the Commanding Officer of the 7th K

led by Captain Jean Danjou and Lieutenants Clément Maudet and Jean Vilain

bronze gilt cross with overlaying silvered insignia

pinback hanger maker marked "ELKINGTON"

A Foreign Legion Cavalry Commandant Kepi Auction A Gold Order of LeopoldA traditional (1940s 1980s) French Foreign Legion Kepi; band constructed of black wool with silver bullion wire seven flame grenade and silver bullion chin strap on front half attached on sides by silvered buttons; four silver bullion loops on top section of band; crown crafted out of red wool with triple silver bullion austrian knot braid in the centre; visor made out of black Vulcanfibre with black leather sweatband and red velvet lining on the