Képi Pharmacien Capitaine

The French kepi of a captain-pharmacist (Pharmacien Capitaine) is a specific uniform item of the French military health service (Service de Santé des Armées).

The main features of this model (particularly the 1931 model) are:

Colors and Materials:

• Bandages: The lower wide band is made of bottle green velvet (velours vert bouteille), which is the specific distinguishing color for pharmacists within the medical service.
• Top (Bandeau/Turban): A red wool top (the calot).
• Rank Insignia (Captain):The kepi has three horizontal gold braids (soutaches) indicating the rank of captain.On the top, there is often a "Hungarian knot" (noeud hongrois), consisting of three braided cords for officers. ​

Specific Details:

• Buttons: The small side buttons holding the chin strap feature the medical service symbol: a caduceus (staff with snakes).

Size: 58