I would like to start by saying that i do not know anything about the military!

If anyone can assist me as after much research i cannot confirm rank or specific age of this military kepi hat 

BUT i have the provenance!

This was given to me by the French gentleman whose name appears on the inside of the kepi. I was given it 12 years ago.

I know when he retired from the French Military he was a captain but i do not know if the symbol or braid ? depicts this rank?

I was serving at the time but however guilty i feel i would like this to find a better home than a cupboard and find it's way to a collector. I cannot contact him for obvious reasons!

It is in very good condition and is black with gold braiding and silver motif/emblem.