Noun
a cap with a flat circular top and a visor
Source: WordNetFrom 1959 a green beret (previously worn only by the legion's paratroopers) became the universal ordinary duty headdress, with the kepi reserved for parade and off duty wear. Source: Internet
In 1939 the white covered kepi won recognition as the official headdress of the Foreign Legion to be worn on most occasions, rather than simply as a means of reflecting heat and protecting the blue and red material underneath. Source: Internet
Pages 47-49 "La Legion Etrangere 1831/1945, Raymond Guyader, Hors Serie No. 6 Gazette des Uniformes 1997 Gold fringed epaulettes were worn for full dress and rank was shown by the number of gold rings on both kepi and cuffs. Source: Internet
The original kepi cover was khaki and due to constant washing turned white quickly. Source: Internet
The white or khaki kepi cover was not unique to the Foreign Legion at this stage but was commonly seen amongst other French units in North Africa. Source: Internet
See Military Corps of San Marino - ancient land of liberty by Marino Cardinali, published 2003 by SA International, page 94. The uniform is dark blue, with a kepi bearing a blue and white plume. Source: Internet