Brian Keith Posted January 13 Share #1 Posted January 13 I've had this for a number of years, but don’t really know a lot about Italian items. As I understand this is a coat for the Mountain Troops. It appears to be dated 1938, so survived the war in fine condition. Can any one tell me more about this coat? I did add the aluminum stars to the collars. Does the red collar flashes mean very much? It has a large pocket in the back for storage. Thanks in advance for any information and thanks for looking. BKW I don't know why some photos post upside down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted January 13 Share #2 Posted January 13 I will start by admitting that I am no expert in Italian WWII items. That said it is not Alpini as Alpini collar tabs always incorporate green in some form. This much I know for certain. So, I checked into Rex Trye's book "Mussolini's Soldiers" for you and it is Bersaglieri and in fact there is a similar color example featured in the book on a Sahariana jacket. Basically a light infantry unit skilled at marksmanship and they have a strong rivalry with the Alpini. Hope this helps, its a beautiful jacket, if you ever want to trade or sell it, I would be interested. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 13 Author Share #3 Posted January 13 Thanks! Very Cool! I'll make note of it. Maybe I'll do an Italian mannequin like you did the Japanese one! I know I have some of the green leather gear around somewhere! Have a great day! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 13 Share #4 Posted January 13 Is the coat grey or green? Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 13 Author Share #5 Posted January 13 It is a grey color, it shows pretty accurate on my computer. Thanks for your interest! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custermen Posted January 14 Share #6 Posted January 14 10 hours ago, Brian Keith said: Maybe I'll do an Italian mannequin like you did the Japanese one! I know I have some of the green leather gear around somewhere! That would be cool if you could get a motorcycle and create this with a mannequin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 14 Share #7 Posted January 14 On page 19 of UNIFORMI E DISTINTIVI ITALIANI by Paolo Marzetti the grey uniform is called a fatigue uniform. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 14 Author Share #8 Posted January 14 Thanks everyone for your comments and information. I doubt I'll have a motorcycle! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 15 Share #9 Posted January 15 From my collection. Correct breeches for your coat in a great size. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 15 Author Share #10 Posted January 15 Very Nice! Thanks for adding more info to this post. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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