France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Hold measuring 132 mm x 58

measuring 132 mm x 58 mm

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France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Hold measuring 132 mm x 58This 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