Original French WWI Model 1884 “Madder Red” 127th Regiment d’Infanterie Kepi - 127th Infantry Regiment Receivers " his nephew Frank Murray

" his nephew Frank Murray said

- Medals come pinned to black velvet background in wood riker box with glass top

the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division initially proposed the name "Marine Commandos"

and adjustable bipod

this example is one of the finer variety

Original French WWI Model 1884 “Madder Red” 127th Regiment d’Infanterie Kepi - 127th Infantry Regiment Receivers " his nephew Frank MurrayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic, rather scarce example of an early war M1884 French Madder Red Kepi. The front of the kepi has cloth numbers for the 127th Infantry Regiment who fell under command of the French 5th Army and were veterans of fiercely fought battles. During WWI, the 5th Army fought from 1914 to 1918 and participated in the following battles: Battle of Charleroi First Battle of Guise First Battle of the Marne Battle