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 Posted: Thu Oct 11th, 2007 04:58 pm
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My understanding, Roger, is that what he is wearing is a kepi. The "forage cap" is similarly shaped, but taller and floppier. Supposedly,the forage cap served as a bucket when foraging, with the band serving as the bail. It could carry a lot of eggs or potatoes and such.

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