France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Newly Listed a synthetic protective tab stitched

a synthetic protective tab stitched in place behind the clip

who were responsible for all defensive measures

due to the fact that they were not "official issue"

He was slightly wounded before Bayonne on February 27

France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Newly Listed a synthetic protective tab stitchedThis 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