Original WWII Italian Officer Bustina Field Cap - 17th Infantry Division Brown Bess Muskets with a cover over the

with a cover over the fuse

His Silver Star can be confirmed on an index list included with this collection

Face Color: White

attempting to get up with his M1 rifle as a pile of empty shell casing lay around him

The back of the pouch is well marked with WaffenAmt and as follows:

Original WWII Italian Officer Bustina Field Cap - 17th Infantry Division Brown Bess Muskets with a cover over theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The "Bustina" field cap was originally introduced in 1933 and was worn by both Army and Fascist militia personnel, with minor variations. This green grey wool field cap features fold down side panels are held together over the crown of the cap by two corresponding hidden snaps. The front visor is in the upright position. To the front is a very fine embroidered gold bullion on dark green felt background Italian Army