A Foreign Legion Commandant’s Kepi Auction Order of Zahringen Lion -

Order of Zahringen Lion - Commanders Cross in silver gilt and enamels with Swords

his final stop before he was discharged on the 31st

document giving him permission to call himself Leutnant of the reserve

obverse illustrating the conjoined right-facing busts of Francis and Empress M

vertical pinback (bent)

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