Hello, Ive been trying to find out more information specifically about the uniforms that the Standard Italian Army wore in tropical Climate of the north African desert and eventually put one together, an officer to be exact. I have been looking through historical photos (not many in color), and old films that depict Italian units during WW2.
Torso:
So far I know that the tunic that is worn consists 5 buttons and a rounded tips for the collar with a star insignia, Pleated pockets (4). Shoulder board insignia And its is a dark beige color.
Trousers:
I havent really been able to tell much of them other than that their color is the same as the tunic, (or sometimes slightly lighter)
Headwear:
I know that this often depended on the type of Unit, but Im going for the Garraision style side cap. I understand that there is insigna on the front but thats about as much as i know.
Footwear:
Black/brown ankle length leather boots, Also read that sometimes puttees were used
Accessories:
This of course depends on the unit but i know that many utilized a Sam brown style belt with a cross strap. With a couple of ammo packs mounted on it with a holster and a pistol.
Bellow are some pictures that i found that are the most accurate that display the uniform.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._June_1940.jpg
http://s14.postimage.org/69ejzoh4h/Italy1.png
http://s7.postimage.org/pbjbjn83v/3o...7_Q51k_NJ1.jpg
So yeah, any additional information about any part of this uniform that you know is accurate would be helpful. Also, if anybody knows where i could purchase parts/or all of this uniform online would be great when I start to compile it.
Thanks.
Torso:
So far I know that the tunic that is worn consists 5 buttons and a rounded tips for the collar with a star insignia, Pleated pockets (4). Shoulder board insignia And its is a dark beige color.
Trousers:
I havent really been able to tell much of them other than that their color is the same as the tunic, (or sometimes slightly lighter)
Headwear:
I know that this often depended on the type of Unit, but Im going for the Garraision style side cap. I understand that there is insigna on the front but thats about as much as i know.
Footwear:
Black/brown ankle length leather boots, Also read that sometimes puttees were used
Accessories:
This of course depends on the unit but i know that many utilized a Sam brown style belt with a cross strap. With a couple of ammo packs mounted on it with a holster and a pistol.
Bellow are some pictures that i found that are the most accurate that display the uniform.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._June_1940.jpg
http://s14.postimage.org/69ejzoh4h/Italy1.png
http://s7.postimage.org/pbjbjn83v/3o...7_Q51k_NJ1.jpg
So yeah, any additional information about any part of this uniform that you know is accurate would be helpful. Also, if anybody knows where i could purchase parts/or all of this uniform online would be great when I start to compile it.
Thanks.
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