In the French military, a Colonel-Doctor (Médecin en chef de 1re classe) wears a distinctive kepi characterized by the specific colors and insignia of the Service de Santé des Armées (SSA).

Visual Characteristics

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The French kepi for a dentist (Chirurgien-dentiste) within the Service de Santé des Armées (SSA) follows the same basic design as that of a doctor, but has a specific purple color code for the velvet band.

Features of the…

The French kepi of the Chasseurs d'Afrique is an iconic military headgear closely linked to the history of the French light cavalry in North Africa.

Characteristics of the Kepi

The specific design of the kepi for the Chasseurs…

The KEPI-CTA-SANTE is a specific French military headgear for officers of the Corps Technique et Administratif (CTA) within the Army Medical Service (Service de Santé des Armées). Unlike medical doctors, who often wear a crimson…

The képi of the French Foreign Legion is one of the most recognizable military symbols worldwide. A strict distinction is made between the famous white képi for enlisted men and the black képi for cadre.

1. Képi Blanc (White…