{"product_id":"original-french-wwii-general-de-brigade-general-officer-s-kepi-with-bullion-chinstrap-very-rare","title":"Original French WWII Général de Brigade General Officer’s Kepi with Bullion Chinstrap - Very Rare","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. France uses the rank of \"brigade general\" (général de brigade). The rank contrasts with the French sub-officer rank of brigadier. As with all French general officers, a French brigade general is titled \"general\" without any implication that he is an army general; for instance General Charles de Gaulle never rose higher than brigade general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very scarce French WWII Kepi for a Brigade General, as indicated by the two star devices to the front. Below these is a gorgeous bullion-embroidered chinstrap held in by two gilt General Officer’s buttons. The exterior is in great condition although there are some nips in the fabric to the side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior shows a well-retained leather sweatband with great stitching, and an olive green lining. There is no maker mark we can find. There is however a set of initials on the bottom of the visor, \u003cstrong\u003eA.J.N\u003c\/strong\u003e, which could be a good research project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding kepi, the second French General’s kepi we’ve ever had! Ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44553787637829,"sku":"ONJR25DENV090","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25DENV090.jpg?v=1768852474","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-wwii-general-de-brigade-general-officer-s-kepi-with-bullion-chinstrap-very-rare","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}