Late WWII RSI Period Italian Air Force Officer Visor Cap with Crownless Buttons!

This is a great late World War II Italian Air Force Officer visor hat from the RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana) period. There would originally have been a crown above the bullion eagle insignia, but it was removed to demonstrate allegiance to the Fascist cause. Even the buttons holding the chin strap on are "crownless", and appear to have been manufactured that way. The hat is in wonderful condition with a great Coruzzolo manufacturer label inside.

Circa late World War II.

Approximate size 7 - 7 1/2 (no size tag).

Wool, leather, silk with padding, mesh, wool with bullion and cotton/silk embroidery, embroidery tape.

Chin strap.

CORUZZOLO VIA CARLO ROMA, 4-TEL-314683 ROMA maker label.

This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX12 LCDEX6/12 SCJJX10/12

7+ (Very Fine+): The hat is in nice condition with a few small moth nips, some damage to one chin strap slide and some minor crackling to the visor.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.