French WWI M1884 NCO Private Purchase Kepi, 76th Regiment

Original era manufacture. An officers quality kepi with the famed red wool top and dark blue-black wool band. The regimental number is embroidered directly into the hat band, the 76th regiment was stationed in Paris and Coulommiers. Wide black leather sweatband with a black silk lining and gilt Paris makers logo. No mothing to report, however there is some staining on the back of the hat and some of the dark blue wool piping shows fraying. The patent leather visor turns down a bit at the front, this can probably be straightened out a bit.