Italian 3rd Regiment, Savoy Cavalry Tunic.

[johnz138]

Just received my Italian 3rd Regiment, Savoy Cavalry tunic (my third one). This one is different material compared to my others. All the ribbons/rank insignia removed. Still shows evidence of where the rank was at on bottom of sleeves. Rank insignia is in the pocket, just cant confirm if they go with it or not.

[Semovente]

Hello Johnz138..very nice wool ' grigio verde ' M40 tunic ...

[Ironcrown]

Yes, nice tunic but impossible to say when the collar flames were sewn. Anyway, the loops should be right fo a three or four plaed ribbon bar and for a Fronte Russo badge.
To complete it, you should also find a pair of rayon rank insignia. Do you spot the shadow of the old ones?

[johnz138]

Do you spot the shadow of the old ones?

Very faint, has some stiching left on.

[Semovente]

Johnz ...didnt you say the rank insignia are in the jacket's pocket ?...can we see what type please !...Semovente

[johnz138]

Johnz ...didnt you say the rank insignia are in the jacket's pocket ?...can we see what type please !...Semovente

Yeah, theres a set in there. But I dont know if they actually go with it. I will post a pic when i get off work.

[Semovente]

Yeah, theres a set in there. But I dont know if they actually go with it. I will post a pic when i get off work.

If your rank is small reduced type like these ?....then ok for your M40....Semovente

[Ironcrown]

Or like this

[johnz138]

They are small.

[johnz138]

Here's two pictures, one by themselves and one on the sleeve for size reference.

[Ironcrown]

That's good

[enorepap]

In my opinion a good pair of Lt. Col. rank's badges.

This is the Circular Order no. 548 of July 29, 1940 about the war uniforms:

http://www.regioesercito.it/uniformi/unire40.htm

Best regards

[Semovente]

Look s great & good match for tunic Johnz ..just some medal ribbons etc & it will be well cool !..

[PAOLORUBENS]

M 33

... an original WW2 M33 helmet with properly stencil cross is a must needing now

[johnz138]

... an original WW2 M33 helmet with properly stencil cross is a must needing now

I agree.


Thanks guys.