Original French WWII Général de Division General Officer’s Kepi with Bullion Chinstrap - Very Rare Antique Handguns Identical to the previous photo

Identical to the previous photo besides having dates

but it has been professionally framed and is now in well-preserved condition

with some arsenal grease still present

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)

This rifle was made for the commercial markings

Original French WWII Général de Division General Officer’s Kepi with Bullion Chinstrap - Very Rare Antique Handguns Identical to the previous photoOriginal 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.