Product description

The beloved Bigeard, one of history's coolest military headpieces ever made with the two-prong "swallowtail" protecting the neck. Made in France!

Known as the Bigeard in France, after it's creator Marcel Bigeard, an officer in the (among others) the war in Indochina. Since then many armies have copied the design, known as the "swallowtail cap" in English or "Kiko" in Portuguese. From it's roots in Indochina the Bigeard has moved far and wide, the style was one of the most copied designs in the many little wars that tore through Africa in the late 1900's.

Sometimes we get these without the neck flap. These are always sold separately.

Pro-Tip: Apart from being quite a cool design, the cut is also quite simple. If you're into DIY and sewing, cut one of these apart, use the pieces as templates and recreate this legendary piece in your own favourite colour or camo pattern!

Genuine army surplus

Unissued military surplus, in perfect condition. Most of these are made during this millennium.

Reviews
3.6(20)

Roberto S.

03.02.2022Verified purchase
As I wrote about the M62 camo jacket, there are some items a surplus enthusiast worth his salt simply cannot miss. The Bigeard is one of those. Years ago I was about to get a Portuguese one, but somehow I decided to wait and now I'm happy because I finally got me a pristine, unissued French one! The swallowtail is timeless cool; a tad colonial, but, in this case, who cares.

Mick G.

02.06.2021Verified purchase
Bought one in tropical CCE - because you'd have to really. Ridiculous French cap-type thingy that works for me here in the midday sun of the Med. Mine came brand new dated 2003. Mine is a 62 and just fits - go up one from your normal size.

Derek B.

05.06.2020Verified purchase
The cap fits well enough when the flap is unfolded and covering the back of the neck. However, if you have a melon like me, at 60cm, a size 59 with the flap folded inwards will turn out to be a tad bit tight. This cap is very lightweight and you can literally ball it up or fold it to fit into your pocket.

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