Original WWII Italian 1st Armored Regiment Colonel’s Bustina Field Cap Category_Martini-Henry Accessories To the left of the

To the left of the effigy is the inscription WILHELM / DER / GROSSE / DEUTSCHE / KAISER (William the Great German Emperor)

with a great "broken in" look

with the cork washers still intact and tight with all 3 split pins

The unit moved to Casablanca in early June with the last aircraft flown back to the States and the Group inactivated as Casablanca on the 25 July 1945

Original WWII Italian 1st Armored Regiment Colonel’s Bustina Field Cap Category_Martini-Henry Accessories To the left of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The "Bustina" field cap was originally introduced in 1933 and was worn by both Army and Fascist militia personnel, with minor variations. This blue gray wool field cap features fold down side panels are held together over the crown of the cap by two corresponding hidden snaps. The front visor is in the upright position. To the front is a very fine embroidered gold bullion on light blue felt background. Italian Army