France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Archive be kept under special medical

be kept under special medical observation" (due to his heart condition)

A Company 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade (Afghanistan) / Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry/Pioneer Battalion/2nd Depot Battalion (First World War) Description: Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880

he had no authority over the police

Introduced in 1939

The picture is a newspaper cut-out

France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Archive be kept under special medicalThis 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