Italian Royal Army in WW1

Zebedeus · Mar 26, 2024

I would like to show you some italian stuffs of my collection. For sure the italian militaria objects are not so common to see.
I hope you'll like them.

HatEnjoyer · Mar 26, 2024

Awesome! One doesn’t see WWI Italian items (other than Italian M16 Adrians) very often. Do you have any Isonzo Front Alpini items?

Kaiser Wilhelm II · Mar 26, 2024

Very Nice Group. You seldom see or hear of Italian stuff from the First World War.

SCHUPO · Mar 27, 2024

I like them. How about an Italian Naval Officer sword with accouterments?

2nd.Leibhusar · Mar 27, 2024

Great quality as ever, Zeb !

Zebedeus · Mar 27, 2024

SCHUPO said:
I like them. How about an Italian Naval Officer sword with accouterments?

Wonderful item. Congrats

Zebedeus · Mar 27, 2024

Some other italian stuffs. The Royal Carabiner Adrian helmet is a real rarity.

HatEnjoyer · Mar 27, 2024

You are a master at assembling groupings! I love the helmet and glacier goggles.

JzPf · Mar 27, 2024

Great display, Zeb, love the helmet, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one.
Cheers,
Dennis

Kaiser Wilhelm II · Mar 27, 2024

Incredible round-up, I love it. Very Nice.

Zebedeus · Mar 28, 2024

And now a M19109 officer uniform.

ITA Uniforme M1909 Italo Tinazzi (17).jpg

Yeohelmetguy · Mar 28, 2024

Zebedeus said:
And now a M19109 officer uniform.View attachment 43929

... this is a pretty fabulous tunic... marvelous condition and an interesting subject...

Cheers,

David

Kaiser Wilhelm II · Mar 28, 2024

That's a great uniform tunic as well. I really like the Eagle design on the Buckle. The binoculars case is also a very nice touch.

John Josef · Mar 28, 2024

Hello Zeb,

You have a wonderful collection of Italian items; they are very rare here in the USA.

Maybe you or someone else could help me identify this item. I think it is from the period of WWI or earlier due to the Crown. Sadly, I do not own any Italian reference materials. I really like the look of it, its really detailed and well made.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Zebedeus · Mar 28, 2024

John Josef said:
Hello Zeb,

You have a wonderful collection of Italian items; they are very rare here in the USA.

Maybe you or someone else could help me identify this item. I think it is from the period of WWI or earlier due to the Crown. Sadly, I do not own any Italian reference materials. I really like the look of it, its really detailed and well made.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

View attachment 43939 View attachment 43940

This metal badge with the italian cocade was used in WW2 by the 10th battalion of "autieri" (kraftfahrer).
This model was worn on the M36 pith helmet in afrika.

Zebedeus · Mar 28, 2024

Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
That's a great uniform tunic as well. I really like the Eagle design on the Buckle. The binoculars case is also a very nice touch.

You are right. The quality and the design of the italian officers' buckle is notable. I added a close-up of this iconic piece.

John Josef · Mar 28, 2024

Zebedeus said:
This metal badge with the italian cocade was used in WW2 by the 10th battalion of "autieri" (kraftfahrer).
This model was worn on the M36 pith helmet in afrika.

Thanks a lot for the information, its much appreciated.

Transport explains the winged rail wheel, I always associate the Fascist symbol with WWII going to have to rethink that.

Zebedeus · Mar 29, 2024

Note the close-up of the grey-green leather holster for the M1910 Glisenti in 9mm.

b.loree · Mar 29, 2024

The Italians obviously, are known for their fashion sense of style and leather work. I think we can see that in these items. Another excellent post Zeb!