Uniform study images R.Esercito- & MVSN 1940-1943

[Paolo Marzetti]

The pic #59 (more times published on WA) shows Navy Nuotatori Paracadutisti
(N.Pof the king period (approx 1942) in Mentone, France.Look the Beretta smgs with Samurai vests and the P.38s in their holsters.PaoloM

[NickG]

Cool ! I had a feeling these were P43 Walther "hard-shell" holsters. but not sure it was pre or post RSI period!
So posted in the right thread after all!

[Paolo Marzetti]

Not easy to see a Milizia Forestale unit with stenciled badges on M.33s.PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

And also R. Guardia di Finanza with black stenciled insignia on M.33.!PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

Foxhole in the Greek front (1941) and Alpino of the 'M.te Cervino' in the Russian front
(1942).These Alpini troops were the only Italian units, deployed on the Russian front,
with adeguate equipments and uniforms studied for a winter war.PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

Italian AA Artillerymen of a Coastal unit. Look the use of common shirts without pockets. PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

An interesting photo showing the Duce's uniform,PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

Italian MVSN Officers. East front 1941-42.PaoloM

[RittmeisterH]

Great photos, thank You for sharing

[Paolo Marzetti]

.Basic WWII winter uniform ,equipment & gear
Basich WWII summer uniform, equipment & gear

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Royal Army Alpini 2nd Ltn. Look the use of the 'moschetto' also among the Officers.
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Royal Army Officers in colour

[Paolo Marzetti]

Italian WWII Alpini R. Army uniforms & equipment. PaoloM

[Paolo Marzetti]

MVSN Officer