Original Italian WWII Royal Italian Army Enlisted Soldier’s Bustina Field Cap No Return On 7 April 1942

On 7 April 1942

After release from the aerial dispenser

The serial number is 147807A denoting the year of manufacture as 1884

An exceptionally rare group with wonderful Japanese made patches

a true battlefield trophy

Original Italian WWII Royal Italian Army Enlisted Soldier’s Bustina Field Cap No Return On 7 April 1942Original 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. The interior is fully lined in a rayon silk with a wide leather sweatband. The maker stamp is hard