Alpini Hat - Lieutenant General (Italian Army)

Product overview

The Cappello Alpino Generale di Corpo d'Armata is the formal dress hat worn by Generals of the Italian Alpini corps and is offered only to serving Alpini personnel or to verified collectors. It is a ceremonial military hat made for official use, parades and display.

Definition: a rabbit-felt Alpine corps general's hat featuring embroidered insignia, olive-green braid and a rigid white plume. Suitable for searches related to military surplus, tactical headwear and dress/duty hats.

Main features

Carefully made with traditional materials and full rank detailing for an authentic ceremonial appearance.

• Material: Rabbit felt body for durability and comfort.
• Decorative details: Olive-green braid, band, embroidered badge in gold canutiglia on red cloth, greca rank insignia on grey-green cloth with three gold stars.
• Accessories: Silver metal tassel (nappina) and rigid white plume (penna rigida bianca).
• Authenticity and sale restrictions: Product reserved for Alpini military personnel; collectors must provide a prefectural license (ex art. 28 TULPS).
• Processing time: Assembled in 3 working days for timely delivery.
• Limited availability: High demand and limited stock make it sought after by serving personnel and collectors.

How to use / When it’s useful

Use this hat as part of formal uniform kit for official ceremonies, parades and inspections. It also serves as a display piece for verified military collectors who hold the required license.

Quick answer: It is intended for formal dress and official use by Generals of the Alpini corps. In most cases, purchase requires proof of service or a valid collector’s license and delivery to a service barracks if requested.

Care and notes

Handle the hat with care and store it in a dry place; maintenance should follow traditional textile care for felt and metallic embroidery.

• Do not machine wash; spot clean or use professional textile/specialist cleaning for felt and metallic thread.
• Provide a copy of your service ID or indicate the barracks address for delivery during registration.
• Collectors must submit the prefectural license (ex art. 28 TULPS) to complete the purchase.
• Allow 3 working days for assembly before shipment; limited stock may affect availability.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase the Cappello Alpino Generale di Corpo d'Armata?

A: Sales are reserved for serving Alpini military personnel. Verified collectors can buy only after providing the required prefectural license (ex art. 28 TULPS).

Q: How long does it take to prepare the hat?

A: Assembly time is 3 working days. Shipping times depend on the delivery address and chosen shipping method.

Q: What materials and details are used on the hat?

A: The hat is made of rabbit felt and includes olive-green braid, a gold-embroidered badge on red cloth, greca rank on grey-green cloth with three gold stars, a silver tassel and a rigid white plume.

Q: Can someone who is not a member of the Alpini buy this hat?

A: No. Non-serving buyers must be verified collectors and submit the prefectural license ex art. 28 TULPS to be eligible.

Q: How do I verify my size?

A: Check the size guide available on the website to measure your head and select the correct size before ordering. Contact customer service for help if needed.

Q: What documentation is required to complete the purchase?

A: Serving Alpini must send a copy of their service ID or list their barracks as the delivery address. Collectors must submit the prefectural license as proof of eligibility.

Tip: Choose the correct size variant and specify delivery preferences (barracks if applicable). Browse related ceremonial and dress headwear items to complete your uniform or collection.