France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Newly Listed measuring 27 mm (w) x

measuring 27 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

a synthetic protective tab stitched in place behind the clip

It exhibits collapsing of the rear wall inwards from storage

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

France, Vichy. A Vichy France Prefect's Visor Cap Newly Listed measuring 27 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