Dutch officers kepie (with name) "Regiment Wielrijders" (MG company)

Dutch field-grey kepi. The kepi shows some moth damage and is missing its chin strap. It features a cockade, a lion emblem, and two gold piping lines.

The kepi belonged to a First Lieutenant in the Machine Gun Company of the Cyclist Regiment. He saw action in the Dordrecht/Alblasserwaard area, participating in counter-attacks against German paratroopers. Prior to the war, this officer was involved in the construction of the first Dutch armored cars. A combat report written by this officer is available online. The name, links, and details will be provided to the buyer.