France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap United Republic of measuring 47 mm (w) x

measuring 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h - inclusive of suspension)

along with a crown above an "A" (

he was a highly decorated Officer

to be awarded for “excellent performance in shooting with the light machine gun

It is not unusual to find Officer's grade “Totenkopf” without twisted silvery twisted wire piping (as worn by the Officers)

France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap United Republic of measuring 47 mm (w) xThis 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