ITALIAN ROYAL ARMY REENACTING
BASIC EQUIPMENT
WORK IN PROGRESS
For the creation of this section of the website I have to thanks the following people:
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- Dario Tassinati, one of the most knowledgeable people I know on Regio Esercito rules, uniforms and equipment, pedantic and precise as only truly passionate researchers can be.
- Tommaso Murino, whose spirit of sharing and expanding Regio Esercito knowledge inspired this section entirely.
- A. Gilardi, Fabio Clerici, Emanuele Foti, Damiano Bonvicini for their constant help with books, manuals and archival evidence.
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Despite my efforts to explain uniforms and gear' basics, this is not a history section, but more as a bascic manual for reenactors.
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WW1 - BASIC EQUIPMENT
Rifleman, 1916-1918
WW2 - BASIC EQUIPMENT
WW2 - CONTINENTAL
Rifleman, 1938-41
Rifleman, 1941-43
Bersagliere, 1938-43
Alpino, 1938-43
WW2 - COLONIAL
Rifleman, 1938-41
Rifleman, 1941-43
Bersagliere, 1938-43
WW1
BASIC RIFLEMAN EQUIPMENT
1916-1918
Basic uniform
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Berretto di panno GV Mod. 909 (field cap)
Mostrine (collar tabs)
Stellette (metal stars)
Piastrino di riconoscimento mod. 1892 (Zinc M92 ID tag, to be swen on the tunic)
AND/OR Tessera e Medaglioncino di riconoscimento mod. 916 (to be worn around the neck)
Cravatte di tela per collo (Cotton white "tie")
Giubba di panno GV Mod. 909 (wool tunic)
Pantaloni di panno GV Mod. 909 (wool pants) OR Unified mod. 916 pants
Correggie per pantaloni (belts/suspenders)
Panciotto di panno GV Mod. 909 (wool waistcoat)
Cotton Shirt
Cotton/wool underwear
Cotton footwraps
Fasce di panno mollettiere (Wool putees, straight)
Stivaletti per armi a piedi mod. 12/16 (M12/16 unified Infantry Boots)
Mantellina di panno gv
Cappuccio di lana (Balaklava)
Farsetto a maglia di lana (Wool sweater)
Guanti di lana (wool gloves)
Cotton/wool socks
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Gear
Elmetto Metallico mod. 15/mod.16
Giberna Mod. 907
Cinghia Reggi Giberne Mod. 907
Cinturino Mod. 907 (Fascia, Fibbia, tasca baionetta) (Belt, Buckle, bayonet frog)
Mod. 91 bayonet scabbard
Borraccia Mod. 907 "Guglielminetti" (wooden water flask)
OR Borraccia mod. 917 (squared or round metal flask, from 1917 of course)
Maschera Anti Gas (Gas mask) (Ciamcian pesci 1916, Polivalente Z and other french issue 1917, british SBR 1918)
Pacchetto di medicazione mod. 908 (m08 first aid kit, bendages and iodine)
Telo da Tenda "Bucciantini"
2 Bastone per Tenda (wooden/ Metal Tubular tent pole part)
2 Paletto per Telo da Tenda, cordini (Wooden tent picket, ropes)
Coperta di lana (wool blanket)
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NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE 1913 INDICATIONS, DURING THE WAR MANY OTHER DISPOSITIONS CAN BE SEEN IN OG PICS. TAKE THIS AS INSPIRATION, BUT CONFRONT IT WITH YOUR SPECIFIC UNIT DISPOSITIONS, IF POSSIBLE
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Zaino di tela impermeabile mod. 907 (M07 backpack)
in the M07 backpack:
MAIN AREA:
- Fascia Ventriera (Wool waist band)
- Handkerchiefs
- Cotton footwraps
- Libretto personale (personal booklet)
- Spare cotton shirt
- Pantaloni di tela mod. 912 (Fatigue, Salt&pepper cotton pants)
- 2 Hardtack bags, with 4hardtacks each
- 750-1000g of bread
- Signal flags (if issued)
EXTERNAL POCKET
- Scarpe di riposo (Fatigue shoes, folded down)
- Shoe brush
- Shoe Grease&Wax
- Clothes brush
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Sachetto per le razioni di sale/caffè (Coffee/salt bag)
- tin opener
SIDE POCKETS
- One Tin of canned meat for pocket
- One Ammo bag, with spare ammo box for pocket
SECURED VIA BELTS NEXT TO THE LEFT SIDE POCKET
- Vanghetta o Piccozzino (Spade or pickaxe)
- Signal flag poles (if issued)
ON THE EXTERNAL FRONT BELT:
- Canteen cover
- Canteen (Inside its cover)
- Asciugatoio (Towel) (Inside the canteen)
- Spoon (inside the canteen)
ON THE TOP BELTS
- Tent poles
- Wool blanket (if not inserted in the Tasca)
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Tasca di tela impermeabile mod. 907 (Mod. 907 haversack)
In the M07 haversack:
- Farsetto a maglia di lana (Wool sweater) OR
- Giubba di Tela mod. 12 (M12 Fatigue, Salt&pepper cotton Tunic)
- Telo da tenda "Bucciantini" (Tent) and tent pickets
- Wool blanket (folded inside the Telo da Tenda; to put in the Tasca only if the Giubba di Tela is in it)
On the M07 haversack (secured via belts):
- Field foldable lantern
- 5lt Bidone Mod.1882 (water tank, if issued)
- Tazza di latta (Metal cup, slid via its metal ring in the M07 haversack strap)
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ELMETTO METALLICO LEGGERO/MOD. 16
Its use started in October 1915 to replace entirely the Farina style armors and helmets. Tthe French Adrian Helmets got initially tested in a small batch of 1400 units distributed to the 3rd Army (on the Isonzo), in the apallingly low number of 6 helmets per company.
Once the first tests showed a surprisingly good resistance to artillery shrapnels, a further order of 104.550 helmets arrived from France in January 1916, always as an "exclusive" for the personnel of the 3rd Army on the Isonzo. After these far wider and more effective trials, the helmet got formally adopted as "Elmetto Metallico Leggero" On April 24th 1916.
Immediately after that, while ordering Millions of Mod. 15 Helmets from France (Reaching a grand total of about 3 million helmets received), the Italian Army tried to find a locally produced alternative to sustain a steady supply. This supplier will be found in the Moneta Giuseppe Metalware factory, in Milan, specialised in pots and lamplights production, that will develop their own construction process, molding the helmet in their entirety, and just welding the crest, instead of assembling and riveting 4 different parts as the French Mod. 15 did.
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These simplified Helmets got tested regularly by the Brescia Arsenal, and most of them carry the inspector marking of the Chief Inspector Manenti Antonio, visualized as his Initials MA in a circle, with a crown on top.
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The internals of both helmets are composed by either a single piece of leather with 7 teardrop shaped ends on the top, or as a single strip of about 7cm of leather, with 6 teardrop shaped leather pieces sewn on the upper side of the strip, converging to the top of the shell, each with one hole to pass a small leather rope to enlarge or restrict the ensemble.
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LEATHER GEAR
EQUIPAGGIAMENTO MOD. 907
Adopted with circular n. 221 of August 1st 1907, these were created to replace the older mod.91 pouches, in order to improve the ergonomics, simplify some production process and improve the overall practicality.
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Natural/brown leather color at first, sometimes around 1912 [2][3] the grey color was introduced and basically all new production equipment was in grey color.
Circ. 358 of May 20th 1915 imposed that all the previously produced pouches had to be colored in grey (shades vary from light grey to grey-green) before being issued to frontline soldiers.
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GIBERNA IN CUOIO GRIGIO MOD. 907
The Mod. 907 turned the old mod. 1891 "Chest-like" concept into two separate, more modern pouches, far more practical to open and use during fights, instead of keep opening and closing a larger chest pouch.
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Each individual pouch wasa supposed to hold a complete paper box of ammo with three clips, plus an extra loose clip in front of it, for a total of 96 rounds among the four individual pouches.
FASCIA MOD. 907
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The Mod. 907 belt simplified the old M1891 by several factors: one side of the belt, without any regulation holes, was just bent in position (through hoops and loops) in the new model of buckle.
The other side, separated and sewed on the main body of the belt to increase strength, only had two regulation holes, andwas fixed in the buckle via the buckle's only prong.
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​CINGHIA REGGI GIBERNA DI CUOIO
CON BOTTONI E GANCI
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Following the example of the new belt and buckle, the suspenders too were simplified, holding the leather sling onto the hooks via loops instead of prongs and regulation holes.
The regulation button and buttonholes behind the neck remained, in order to help with individual needs.
We have 2 and 3 button examples, differently combined to reach the correct length needed.
WW1 - RIFLEMAN
(1916-1918)
Uniforme Mod. 909
Giubba Mod. 909
Pantaloni unificati mod. 1916
Pants
WW2
BASIC INFANTRY RIFLEMAN EQUIPMENT
1940-1943
Basic uniform
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Berretto di panno a busta M34/M35 (Bustina/field cap)
Mostrine (collar tabs)
Stellette (metal stars)
Piastrino di riconoscimento mod. 31 (Brass ID tag)
Giubba di panno GV M37/M40 (wool tunic)
Pantaloni di panno GV M35/M40 (wool pants)
Correggia per pantaloni (canvas belt for pants)
GV Cotton/Flannel Shirt
Cotton/wool socks & underwear
Fasce Gambiere Mod. 28 (Banana wool putees)
Stivaletti per armi a piedi mod. 32 (M32 Infantry Boots)
Cappotto di panno GV M37/M40 (wool Coat)
Cappuccio di Lana a Maglia (Balaklava)
Fascia Ventriera (Wool waist band)
Farsetto a maglia (Wool sweater)
Guanti di lana (wool gloves)
Cotton footwraps
Optionals (revoked early war but used for ceremonies)
Wool Tie
Distintivo divisionale (arm divisional metal shield, M37 early war only, or on the Gala uniform)
Cotton gloves
Gear
Elmetto Metallico mod. 33
Giberna Mod. 907/26
Cinghia Reggi Giberne Mod. 907/36
Cinturino Mod. 907/26 (Fascia, Fibbia, tasca baionetta) (Belt, Buckle, bayonet frog)
Mod. 91 bayonet scabbard
Borraccia Mod. 33 (water flask)
Maschera Anti Gas T35 (Gas mask)
Pacchetto di medicazione mod.31 (M31 first aid kit)
Telo, mimetico per Tenda Mod. 29
2 Parte Bastone per Telo Tenda (Metal Tubular tent pole part)
2 Paletto per Telo Tenda, cordini (Wooden tent picket, ropes)
Coperta di lana (wool blanket)
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Borsa tattica per sacco per armi a piedi mod. 39 (M39 “haversack”)
in the M39 Haversack:
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
- Hardtack bags, with hardtacks
- Tins of canned meat
- tin opener
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
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Sacco per armi a piedi mod. 39 (M39 bacpack)
In the M39 backpack
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Asciugatoio (Towel)
- Handkerchiefs
- M35 Fatigue uniform (Salt&pepper cotton Tunic and pants)
- Fatigue/replacement shoes
- Libretto personale (personal booklet)
- Shoe brush
- Shoe Grease&Wax
- Clothes brush
ELMETTO METALLICO MOD. 33
Adopted in 1933 to replace the short lived Mod. 31, these helmets were modern, efficient, easy to produce and mantain. The Italian Army used them non stop from 1933 to 1993, when they got (slowly) replaced by Kevlar PASGT (SEPT2) helmets.
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The WW2 features you absolutely need are:
- Greygreen color (Usually RAL 7009 suits fine early war colors). Postwar the army adopted a kaki color both for leather gear and helmets, so you'll have to refurbish that.
- Leather chinstrap, several artisans produce conversions kit for relatively cheap. Avoid at all costs to keep the postwar fabric chinstrap.
- If you want to go specific even on rivets, try to get helmets with rivets showing a thin "step" around them. But really, these are minor minuteries for collectors.
- The rear of the leather liner was sewn together with two parallel lines, after WW2 it has a diagonal line, forming a Z
- the leather liner top doesn't have metal eyelets, but just leather, with circular leather reinforcements behind every hole where the rope pass.
- Squared and short chinstrap swivels, avoid trapezoidal postwar swivels at all costs.
LEATHER GEAR
GIBERNA IN CUOIO GRIGIO MOD. 907/26
These were a semplification of the previous mod. 907, with a single strip of leather to cover the front and the sides, instead of the three sewed squares of the old model. Another distinctive feature is the extra rivet placed to reinforce the closing lace, which was already used on older model since the early 20s.
CINGHIA REGGI GIBERNE IN CUOIO GRIGIO MOD. 907/36
Adopted with Circolare N. 431 of May 27th 1936, with a standard length of 1166mm, this new iteration got rid of the older buttons and buttonholes behind the neck, leaving it as a simple strip of leather regulable by the hooks.
Old Mod. 907 suspenders were ordered to be converted to the new standard length with Circular n. 45M, June 16th 1936, by sewing the two parts into a single neckstrap.
CINTURINO MOD. 907/26
​With Circular n. 681, 1926, Belt and buckle got further simplified by adopting a buckle with double prong, and shortening the leather belt by using some regulation holes instead of the previous hoops and loops system.
BORSA IN CUOIO GRIGIO PER
SCIABOLA-BAIONETTA MOD. 91
E BAIONETTA-PUGNALE MOD. 38
Mod. 91 "Saber-bayonet"
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Mod. 38 "Dagger-Bayonet"
GAS MASKS
MASCHERA ANTIGAS MOD. 31-33
Mass produced gas masks produced to substitute entirely the british SBR adopted in 1917.
It was contained in a squared bag, with an adjustable strap with a quick deployement button (in order to position it steadily either on the chest or on the side, as the SBR were), and with two leather straps on one side, whose purpose was to host the mod. 31 water flask.
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Formally replaced by the T 35 after 1935, it was overall considered a valid gas mask and hence you're going to see it rather frequently on the hips of all kind of units, both first line infantry and support units.
MASCHERA ANTIGAS T-35
Adopted in 1935 as a cheaper and more effective substitute of the mod. 31-33 gas mask system.
It was hosted in a tubular canvas container, with a strap only adjustable to stay in position on the hip.
Came in three size, I was the bigger, II the medium and III was the smaller.
BORRACCIA TIPO UNICO MOD. 33
Adopted in 1933 to replace and unify the different mod.31 canteens, differentiated in Foot soldiers model (with short strap, suspendable on the belt) and Mounted soldiers model (with long strap, in order to be carried on the hip, with the strap across the back.
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The Mod. 33 was with a flat base in order to be easily leaned on the ground or on a shelf, and with a unified long strap, adjustable, in order for all soldiers to carry it on the hip.
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Completely made out of Alluminum, it was covered with a greygreen wool cover, in order to insulate the alluminum. Once dampened with water, the wool helped keeping the water cool for a longer period of time.
The cheap canvas strap, was prone to quick deterioration, and even today it's fairly easy to break.
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2 LITERS CANTEENS
The 2lt canteens are part of the "Standard" equipment for troops in colonial theaters (But 1 lt are fine nonetheless in such theaters).
There's a widespread Legend that Alpini received them too, but no pics nor documents emerged so far about this. As far as we know and as far as pics show, Alpini got bigger mess tin kits but standard 1lt canteens.
STIVALETTO PER ARMI A PIEDI MOD. 32
As the name implies these boots got adopted in 1932 as the standard "unified" boot for all foot soldiers. These boots were slightly lower than their ww1 Mod. 12/16 counterpart, with similar construction methods overall.
The Alpini received these as replacements/fatigue boots, but their main footwear issue were the Mod. 29 Mountain Boots we'll see in their specific section.
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These boots were made of good quality leather (Vacchetta conciata al vegetale), with the "Light, reinforced" hobnail pattern, defined mostly during WW1 as standard for all troops. It consisted in a half circle of triangular shaped "Fly wings" hobnails, with several rows of "Almost semi spherical" circular hobnails to save the sole from the ground. lastly, the heel was surrounded with "truncated pyramid" hobnails
FASCE MOLLETTIERE MOD. 28
Adopted in 1928 to uniform and standardize putees for all units, in order to overcome the issues of old WW1 supplies mostly composed of straight putees, difficult to wear without proper methods.
These "banana shaped" ergonomical putees were far more easy to wear and far more effective in their intended purpose.
CAMICIA DI COTONE
Officially categorized as "underwear", these shirts were to be worn under the tunic or by themselves in summer or hot spring/autumns.
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Official color was greygreen, but different color batches were distributed... rather randomly, so it's up to you! IMHO I prefer the lighter ones, they have a far cleaner touch in the overall uniform.
But that's up to your unit! The most important part is to get as uniform as possible as a unit!
CAMICIA DI FLANELLA MOD. 39
Officially categorized as "underwear", this Flannel shirt were to be worn under the tunic or by itself in Winter or in cold environments.
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With the Mod. 37 wool uniform the ideal flannel shirt to use would be the Mod.35, which had a ziptie instead of buttons and removable collar, but it will take some effort to obtain that properly from hikishop mod.39 repros!
CALZE DI COTONE BIANCO
Long, calf covering white socks, cotton. Each soldier had 3 pair of them, that were supposed to last 6 month of military service. You'll often see them rolled over tightly over the boots, especially in colonial theaters, to avoid external elements to slip into the boots.
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Usually these would cover the calf in order to offer a solid, continuing base for the putees, but wasn't at all a mandatory practice.
WW2
METROPOLITAN
UNIFORMS
WW2 - PRIVATE
CONTINENTAL UNIFORM
(1940-1941)
GIUBBA DI PANNO GRIGIO VERDE MOD. 37
Adopted in 1937 to replace the previous mod. 34, it differed from that for the black collar, the "batwing" pockets and the more elegant belt.
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Unit Mostrine (collar tabs) were slightly longer than the following mod. 40 ones (85mm vs 60mm).
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These tunics are going to be seen with all units, mostly during 1940-1941, while the mod.40 modifications were either applied on former mod.37 tunics or distributed brand new as replacements.
Mod. 37 tunics will be seen all the way into 1943, but after 1941 mostly to second-third line units.​
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PANTALONI DI PANNO GRIGIO VERDE MOD. 35
WW2 - PRIVATE
CONTINENTAL UNIFORM
(1941-1943)
GIUBBA DI PANNO GRIGIO VERDE MOD. 40
Adopted with circular 548 of July 29th 1940 to replace the previous mod. 37 uniform, it differed from that for the removal of the black collar, the straight (instead of arrow shaped) sleeve ends, a simplified belt with buttons. Pants were simplified too, by elongating them and inserting belt loops.
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Unit Mostrine (collar tabs) were slightly shorter than the previous mod. 37 ones (60mm vs 85mm).
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These tunics are going to be seen with all units, starting from spring 1941.
You can see many mod. 37 tunics modified to Mod. 40 standards, by simply removing the black wool collar. ​​​
PANTALONI DI PANNO GRIGIO VERDE MOD. 40
WW2
BASIC BERSAGLIERE RIFLEMAN EQUIPMENT
1940-1943
Basic uniform
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Berretto Fez da Bersagliere (Bersagliere's Fez)
Mostrine (collar tabs)
Stellette (metal stars)
Giubba di panno GV M37/M40 (wool tunic)
Pantaloni di panno GV M35/M40 (wool pants)
Correggia per pantaloni (canvas belt for pants)
GV Cotton/Flannel Shirt
Cotton/wool socks & underwear
Stivaletti per armi a piedi mod. 32 (m32 infantry boots)
Gambali in cuoio da Ciclista OR Fasce Gambiere Mod. 28 (Banana wool putees)
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Cappotto di panno GV M37/M40 (wool Coat)
Mantellina (cloak, used sporadically, till supplies last)
Cappuccio di Lana a Maglia (Balaklava)
Fascia Ventriera (Wool waist band)
Farsetto a maglia (Wool sweater)
Guanti di lana (wool gloves)
Cotton footwraps
Optionals (revoked early war but used for ceremonies)
Cappello da Bersagliere, "Vaira" (Bersaglieri's hat)
Cordone da Bersagliere (bersagliere's braid
Cravatta di lana a maglia (Wool Tie, Black)
Distintivo divisionale (arm divisional metal shield, M37 early war only, or on the Gala uniform)
Cotton gloves (Black)
Gear
Elmetto Metallico mod. 33
Pennacchietto per cappello/elmetto da bersagliere
Supporto mobile per Piumetto per Bersaglieri (Helmet feathers holder for Bersaglieri)
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IF AUTOCARRATO (MOTORIZED/TRUCK CARRIED UNITS):
- Giberna Mod. 907/26
- Cinghia Reggi Giberne Mod. 907/36
- Cinturino Mod. 907/26 (Fascia, Fibbia, tasca baionetta se necessaria) (Belt, Buckle, bayonet frog if needed)
- Mod. 91/mod.38 bayonet scabbard
IF MOTORCYCLIST OR OTHER UNITS:
- 2 Giberna da Ciclista mod. 34
- Cinturino Mod. 907/26 (Fascia, Fibbia, tasca baionetta se necessaria) (Belt, Buckle, bayonet frog if needed)
Occhiali per Bersaglieri ciclisti e per automobilisti
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Borraccia Mod. 31 (per armi montate) or mod. 33 (water flask)
Maschera Anti Gas T35 (Gas mask)
Pacchetto di medicazione mod.31 (M31 first aid kit)​
Telo, mimetico per Tenda Mod. 29
2 Parte Bastone per Telo Tenda (Metal Tubular tent pole part)
2 Paletto per Telo Tenda, cordini (Wooden tent picket, ropes)
Coperta di lana (wool blanket)
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Borsa a zaino per armi a cavallo mod. 29 (M29 mounted units bag)
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When Marching far from the frontlines​
On the M29 Mounted units bag:
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
in the M29 Mounted units bag:
Front section:
- 4 handgrenades if armed with carbine
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
- brush and wrench for bicycle (if on bicycle)
Rear section:
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Fez (if not worn)
- Hardtack bag, with hardtacks
- Tin of canned meat
- tin opener
When marching close to the frontlines/during fights:
In the rear pockets of the tunic:
- 4 handgrenades if armed with carbine
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
- Signal flag & ropes
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On the M29 Mounted units bag (if needed):
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
in the M29 Mounted units bag:
Front section:
- brush and wrench for bicycle (if on bicycle)
Rear section:
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Fez (if not worn)
- Hardtack bag, with hardtacks
- Tin of canned meat
- tin opener​
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Sacco per armi a piedi mod. 39 (M39 bacpack)
In the M39 backpack or in the Sacco per corredo (both are to be carried by truck)
- Asciugatoio (Towel)
- Handkerchiefs
- M35 Fatigue uniform (Salt&pepper cotton Tunic and pants)
- Fatigue/replacement shoes
- Libretto personale (personal booklet)
- Shoe brush
- Shoe Grease&Wax
- Clothes brush
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Borsa di tela per ciclisti
Cassette per Bersagliere Ciclista
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WW2
BASIC MOTORCYCLIST BERSAGLIERE EQUIPMENT
1940-1943
Basic uniform
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Berretto Fez da Bersagliere (Bersagliere's Fez)
Mostrine (collar tabs)
Stellette (metal stars)
Giubba di panno GV M37/M40 (wool tunic)
Pantaloni di panno GV per truppe montate (Cavalry unit pants, with reinforcements)
Pantaloni di panno GV M35/M40 (wool pants) - DURING MARCHES AND BARRACKS TIME
Correggia per pantaloni (canvas belt for pants)
GV Cotton/Flannel Shirt
Cotton/wool socks & underwear
Stivaletti per armi a piedi mod. 32 (m32 infantry boots)
Gambali in cuoio da Ciclista
Fasce Gambiere Mod. 28 (Banana wool putees) - ISSUED, BUT ONLY FOR BARRACKS/LEAVE TIME
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Cappotto di panno per motociclista mod. 37 (M37 wool motorcyclist coat)
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Cappuccio di Lana a Maglia (Balaklava)
Fascia Ventriera (Wool waist band)
Farsetto a maglia (Wool sweater)
Guanti di lana (wool gloves)
Cotton footwraps
Optionals (revoked early war but used for ceremonies)
Cappello da Bersagliere, "Vaira" (Bersaglieri's hat)
Cordone da Bersagliere (bersagliere's braid
Cravatta di lana a maglia (Wool Tie, Black)
Distintivo divisionale (arm divisional metal shield, M37 early war only, or on the Gala uniform)
Cotton gloves (Black)
Gear
Elmetto Metallico mod. 33
Pennacchietto per cappello/elmetto da bersagliere
Supporto mobile per Piumetto per Bersaglieri (Helmet feathers holder for Bersaglieri)
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- 2 Giberna da Ciclista mod. 34
- Cinturino Mod. 907/26 (Fascia, Fibbia) (Belt, Buckle)
Occhiali per Bersaglieri ciclisti e per automobilisti
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Borraccia Mod. 31 (per armi montate) or mod. 33 (water flask)
Maschera Anti Gas Mod.31/33 or T35 (Gas mask)
Pacchetto di medicazione mod.31 (M31 first aid kit)​
Telo, mimetico per Tenda Mod. 29
2 Parte Bastone per Telo Tenda (Metal Tubular tent pole part)
2 Paletto per Telo Tenda, cordini (Wooden tent picket, ropes)
Coperta di lana (wool blanket)
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Borsa a zaino per armi a cavallo mod. 29 (M29 mounted units bag)
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When Marching far from the frontlines​
On the M29 Mounted units bag:
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
in the M29 Mounted units bag:
Front section:
- 4 handgrenades if armed with carbine
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
- brush and wrench for bicycle (if on bicycle)
Rear section:
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Fez (if not worn)
- Hardtack bag, with hardtacks
- Tin of canned meat
- tin opener
When marching close to the frontlines/during fights:
In the rear pockets of the tunic:
- 4 handgrenades if armed with carbine
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
- Signal flag & ropes
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On the M29 Mounted units bag (if needed):
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
in the M29 Mounted units bag:
Front section:
- brush and wrench for bicycle (if on bicycle)
Rear section:
- Hardtack bag, with hardtacks
- Tin of canned meat
- tin opener
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Custodia per corredo da Motociclista (Motorcyclist equipment bag)
In the Motorcyclist equipment bag
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Combinazione di tela rasata blue (Blue jumpsuit for drivers)
- Fez (if not worn)
- Cappotto da Motociclista (if not worn)
- Maglione di lana (wool sweater)
- 1 pair of socks
- signal flag
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Sacco per armi a piedi mod. 39 (M39 bacpack)
In the M39 backpack or in the Sacco per corredo (both are to be carried by truck)
- Asciugatoio (Towel)
- Handkerchiefs
- M35 Fatigue uniform (Salt&pepper cotton Tunic and pants)
- Fatigue/replacement shoes
- Libretto personale (personal booklet)
- Shoe brush
- Shoe Grease&Wax
- Clothes brush
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Borsa di tela per ciclisti
Cassette per Bersagliere Ciclista
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WW2 - BERSAGLIERE PRIVATE
CONTINENTAL UNIFORM
(1938-1943)
WW2
BASIC ALPINO RIFLEMAN EQUIPMENT
1940-1943
Basic uniform
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Cappello di feltro per truppe alpine (Alpini hat)
Penna da Alpino per Cappello/Elmetto (Alpino feather)
Nappina da Alpino (wool ponpon base for the Alpino feather, indicating battalion)
Mostrine (collar tabs)
Stellette (metal stars)
Giubba di panno GV M37/M40 (wool tunic)
Pantaloni di panno GV M35/M40 (wool pants)
Correggia per pantaloni (canvas belt for pants)
GV Cotton/Flannel Shirt
Cotton/wool socks & underwear
Fasce Gambiere Mod. 28 (Banana wool putees)
Stivaletti per truppe da montagna mod. 29 (M29 mountain Boots)
Cappotto di panno GV M37/M40 (wool Coat)
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Colbacco
Mantellina per truppe alpine (Alpine units cloak), used sporadically, many pics in the balkans
Cappuccio di Lana a Maglia (Balaklava)
Fascia Ventriera (Wool waist band)
Farsetto a maglia (Wool sweater)
Guanti di lana (wool gloves)
Cotton footwraps
Optionals (revoked early war but used for ceremonies)
Wool Tie
Distintivo divisionale (arm divisional metal shield, M37 early war only, or on the Gala uniform)
Cotton gloves
Gear
Elmetto Metallico mod. 33
Penna da Alpino per Cappello/Elmetto
Nappina da Alpino (wool ponpon base for the Alpino feather, indicating battalion)
Porta penna per truppe alpine mod. 40 (Helmet feather holder for alpine troops)
Giberna Mod. 907/26
Cinghia Reggi Giberne Mod. 907/36
Cinturino Mod. 907/26 (Fascia, Fibbia, tasca baionetta) (Belt, Buckle, bayonet frog)
Mod. 91/mod.38 bayonet scabbard
Borraccia Mod. 33 (water flask)
Maschera Anti Gas T35 (Gas mask)
Pacchetto di medicazione mod.31 (M31 first aid kit)
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Bastone Alpino (Alpenstock)
Telo, mimetico per Tenda Mod. 29
2 Parte Bastone per Telo Tenda (Metal Tubular tent pole part)
2 Paletto per Telo Tenda, cordini (Wooden tent picket, ropes)
Coperta di lana (wool blanket)
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Borsa tattica per sacco per truppe da montagna mod. 39 (M39 Mountain troops “haversack”)
in the M39 Haversack:
- Canteen cover
- Canteen
- Cup
- Fork&Spoon
- Hardtack bags, with hardtacks
- Tins of canned meat
- tin opener
- Ammo bags, with spare ammo boxes
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Sacco per truppe da montagna mod. 39 (M39 Mountain troops bacpack)
In the M39 backpack
- Borsa Completa per Pulizia (Cleaning/Sewing kit)
- Asciugatoio (Towel)
- Handkerchiefs
- M35 Fatigue uniform (Salt&pepper cotton Tunic and pants)
- Fatigue/replacement shoes
- Calzature leggere per truppe alpine ( Light boots for alpine units)
- Libretto personale (personal booklet)
- Shoe brush
- Shoe Grease&Wax
- Clothes brush
WW2 - ALPINO PRIVATE
CONTINENTAL UNIFORM
(1938-1943)
WW2
COLONIAL UNIFORMS
WW2 - PRIVATE
COLONIAL UNIFORM
(1940-1941)
WW2 - PRIVATE
COLONIAL UNIFORM
(1941-1943)
WW2 - BERSAGLIERE PRIVATE
COLONIAL UNIFORM
(1938-1943)
Uniforme Mod. 40
Giubba Mod. 40
Pantaloni mod. 40
Pants