Original French WWII Général de Division General Officer’s Kepi with Bullion Chinstrap - Very Rare Antique Handguns another clasp was added and

another clasp was added and that new clasp was used to denote up to three additional years of requalification

The outer shell of this helmet does show service wear

The bandolier is three inches wide

This is an exemplary example of a helmet painted for the Polar Bear Expedition

the 318th Infantry and the bulk of the 80th Division were in reserve (though records indicate the 320th Infantry and 315th Machine Gun Battalion were engaged)

Original French WWII Général de Division General Officer’s Kepi with Bullion Chinstrap - Very Rare Antique Handguns another clasp was added andOriginal Item. Only One Available. A French Army gnral de division translates as a "general of division". The French Air and Space Force equivalent is gnral de division arienne (literally "general of air division"). Rank insignia is that of 3 white stars on the epaulette, sleeve mark or shoulder board. After World War II, the corresponding rank of divisional general was changed to major general, and before that it corresponded to lieutenant general.