Italy - alpinini - Hat - 1980-1990
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Original Italian Alpine Officer hat, rank Colonel, Republican period, made by Cappellificio Cervo Biella, model Bantam Welterweight, high‑quality wool felt, size 58, in excellent museum‑grade condition with RI monogram and gold embroidery, includes a White Feather and silver socket, no certificate of authenticity.
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Up for auction is a superb example of an Italian Alpine Superior Officer's Hat (Rank: Colonel), Republican period. This headgear stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and museum-grade preservation.
Rank: Colonel (featuring 3 gold stars on a silver base with red piping).
Insignia: Spread-winged eagle in fine gold bullion embroidery on red cloth (RI monogram).
Maker: Produced by the prestigious Cervo Hat Factory (Biella), "Bantam Welterweight" model. Superior quality wool felt, lightweight and durable.
Prestigious Details: Includes the natural White Feather (reserved for superior officers) with a satin-finished silver metal ferrule and braided grey-green cord.
Condition: Excellent. Felt is intact with no moth damage or deformations. Clean interior, soft black leather sweatband, and perfectly legible gold logos. Size 58.
A high-uniform piece ready for display in a prestigious militaria collection
Up for auction is a superb example of an Italian Alpine Superior Officer's Hat (Rank: Colonel), Republican period. This headgear stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and museum-grade preservation.
Rank: Colonel (featuring 3 gold stars on a silver base with red piping).
Insignia: Spread-winged eagle in fine gold bullion embroidery on red cloth (RI monogram).
Maker: Produced by the prestigious Cervo Hat Factory (Biella), "Bantam Welterweight" model. Superior quality wool felt, lightweight and durable.
Prestigious Details: Includes the natural White Feather (reserved for superior officers) with a satin-finished silver metal ferrule and braided grey-green cord.
Condition: Excellent. Felt is intact with no moth damage or deformations. Clean interior, soft black leather sweatband, and perfectly legible gold logos. Size 58.
A high-uniform piece ready for display in a prestigious militaria collection
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
Armani Collezioni
Material
Wool
Country of origin
Italy
Hat size
One size
Condition
Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear
Military Context
Yes
Army unit
alpinini
Estimated period
1980-1990
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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