General's Metal Beret Badge

Product overview

The Fregio Metallo Basco Generale is a metal beret badge for senior Italian military officers and licensed collectors. It is designed to be worn on a robbio-cloth basco and represents rank and official affiliation.

Definition: a metal rank badge featuring a spread-wing eagle over crossed oak and laurel branches, with a red shield bearing the intertwined letters "RI" on the eagle's chest. Suitable for military, tactical, and military surplus collectors or duty uniform use.

Main features

Clear, official design and build for use on a General's beret; reserved sales and document checks ensure authenticity and regulated distribution.

• Official design: spread-wing eagle resting on crossed oak and laurel branches arranged as a crown, with a red shield engraved with RI.
• Material options: gold-toned metal for Generali di Corpo d'Armata; silver metal for Generali di Divisione, di Brigata or equivalent ranks.
• Mounting: metal badge fixed on robbio cloth for beret application.
• Dimensions: height 38 mm × width 55 mm.
• Regulated sale: reserved to military personnel and collectors with the required licence (art. 28 TULPS) or documented service details.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: attach the badge to the front of the General's beret on the robbio cloth patch, following your unit's uniform rules. This badge identifies rank and unit affiliation on duty and formal occasions.

In most cases, the metal badge is used for official uniform wear, ceremonial duties, or as a verified collectible item for licensed buyers. Keep service documentation ready for purchase and delivery to the unit command if required.

Care and notes

Handle and store the badge like other metal insignia to preserve finish and shape; follow the sale and delivery requirements when ordering.

• Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners that can damage the finish.
• Store in a dry place to prevent tarnish or corrosion.
• Sale requires a copy of military ID/tesserino or the delivery address of your command; collectors must provide a prefettizia licence under art. 28 TULPS.
• Delivery may be restricted to the unit command when requested; provide accurate service details at registration.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase the Fregio Metallo Basco Generale?

A: The badge is reserved for military personnel and for collectors who hold a prefettizia licence under art. 28 TULPS. Proof of eligibility is required at purchase.

Q: What are the badge dimensions?

A: The badge measures 38 mm in height and 55 mm in width. These proportions are sized to fit the robbio cloth area on the beret.

Q: Which materials are available?

A: Gold-toned metal is issued for Generali di Corpo d'Armata; silver metal is for Generali di Divisione, di Brigata or equivalent ranks, matching official rank distinctions.

Q: How is authenticity verified?

A: Sale is subject to submission of a copy of your military ID/tesserino or the command where you serve. Collectors must submit the required licence under art. 28 TULPS.

Q: What symbol is on the badge?

A: The badge shows an eagle with spread wings over crossed oak and laurel branches; a red shield with the letters "RI" is engraved on the eagle's chest as the emblem of the Italian Republic.

Q: Can the badge be shipped to a unit address?

A: Yes. If needed, you must indicate your unit command as the delivery location during site registration. The command may be used to verify service status.

Tip: Choose the correct metal variant for rank (gold or silver) and confirm documentation before ordering; check related military surplus and uniform items to complete your duty or ceremonial setup.