France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Hold KUMAON LEVY)

KUMAON LEVY)

measuring 132 mm x 58 mm

2nd Class for Eighteen Years' Service - Silvered bronze

The die-stamped German silver helmet plate illustrates two outward facing lions holding the crowned Bavarian shield

prongs on the eagles insignia intact

France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Hold KUMAON LEVY)This is an extremely well preserved Vichy French Prefect's visor cap, constructed of smooth black wool. The entire circumference of the cap band is adorned by machine embroidered gold bullion wire in an ornate oak leaf style design. The front peak bears a machine embroidered gold bullion wire insignia depicting a central fasces surrounded by oak leaves, measuring 44 mm (w) x 55 mm (h). The cap is flanked on each side by gilded brass buttons, bearing