Definitions for "kepi"
Keywords:  visor, hat, cap, braid, armies
A military cap having a close-fitting band, a round flat top sloping toward the front, and a visor. As originally worn by the French in Algeria about 1830 it was tall and stiff with a straight visor. It is now lower, has a curved visor, and is frequently soft.
Peaked cap. A Low shako with a leather peak. (Cassin). Originally a soft cap with a peak in front; later stiffened and given rows of braid to indicate the rank of the wearer. (Carman)
A military cap with a visor and a round flat top sloping toward the front (French képi, from German dialect (Switzerland) käppi cap)