Italian Military Uniform circa 1939

[sfav8r]

I am looking for information on the attached photo. I require information the uniform and branch of service, rank, etc. This was taken in 1939 in Cavalese (Italian Dolomites) Any help would be appreciated. https://ibb.co/d6S2am

[ilvecio]

capomanipolo(1st ltn)fascist milizia MVSN antiaircraft branch dicat

[ilvecio]

1938-41

[andrea]

capomanipolo(1st ltn)fascist milizia MVSN antiaircraft branch dicat

I suppose (?) that due to he is in Cavalese (Trento)he was part of the 10 Legione Udine, 10 is probably the number inside the headgear insigna...
ciao

[tankredi]

I see two crossed axes under the fascio, not 2 cannons...

[andrea]

I see two crossed axes under the fascio, not 2 cannons...

...well at first it seems two axes ...., if it is on this way it means he is forestal ranger but ...the eagle is missing above the cannons/axes (?) and forestal ranger used to dress (as per regulation) the Cappello Alpino hat not the rigid beret, to me he is from Dicat.
ciao
Andrea

[fldjr]

the photo

[tankredi]

...well at first it seems two axes ...., if it is on this way it means he is forestal ranger but ...the eagle is missing above the cannons/axes (?) and forestal ranger used to dress (as per regulation) the Cappello Alpino hat not the rigid beret...

I had the same thoughts as you.

Close up of the fregio:
https://ibb.co/h3GOkm

[Semovente]

Is'nt it a metal version of this one !?...Semovente

[tankredi]

Is'nt it a metal version of this one !?...Semovente

Well, not really.
Yours is the classic one for MVSN AA units.
On the period picture there are crossed axes under the fascio, not crossed cannons.

[Semovente]

Well, not really.
Yours is the classic one for MVSN AA units.
On the period picture there are crossed axes under the fascio, not crossed cannons.

Oh well worth a try ......but i looked with a glass and yes they do look axe like but as Andrea said without the eagle for foresty militia...i did think militia labour corps badge has elements of the same design !...but just some thoughts !...cheers Semovente..

[tankredi]

...i did think militia labour corps badge has elements of the same design !...

Yes, MVSN labour units during Ethiopian war had a similar badge (fascio+crossed axes + rope) on the pith helmet.
I only know the badge made of metal for troops pith helmet. I do not know if an officer variant in bullion existed.

[Semovente]

I think Tankredi this might be a bullon version of it you spoke of.. and of course the metal badge !?

[andrea]

..my 2 cents , but if you put it on black/withe and reduce this photo it seems to see axes instead of cannons...