Tubular Rank Insignia for First Lieutenant - Carabinieri

Product overview

The Tubolari Primo Luogotenente Carica Speciale Carabinieri are a pair of trapezoidal plastic insignia designed for active Primo Luogotenente Carica Speciale personnel of the Arma dei Carabinieri. They are made to be worn on a shirt and/or sweater for duty identification and a professional appearance.

Definition: A pair of trapezoid-shaped shoulder tubolari with silver bars and five-point stars, reserved for serving Carabinieri. This item is intended for police and tactical duty use and is listed with the care and purchase verification required for military surplus items.

Main features

Clear, accurate design and durable materials make these tubolari suitable for uniform use.

• Trapezoidal shape with red perimeter border for immediate recognition.
• Three silver bars on a red background; each bar is 5 mm wide, separated by a red groove with S-shaped striping.
• Two silver five-point stars positioned above the bars as rank symbols.
• Durable plastic construction made for wear on shirt and sweater.
• Pair size: 5.5 cm x 8.5 cm, comfortable and not bulky.
• Restricted availability: reserved for serving personnel; verification required before purchase.

How to use / When it’s useful

These tubolari are worn on duty uniforms—placed on the shirt or sweater where shoulder insignia are normally displayed. They are useful as standard-issue rank insignia for daily service, ceremonial duties, or as replacements for worn tubolari.

Quick answer: Wear them on the shirt or sweater at the standard shoulder position for Carabinieri rank insignia. In most cases, purchase requires ID verification or delivery to your unit's station or Legione to confirm service eligibility.

Care and notes

Maintain the tubolari with gentle care and follow the purchase restrictions listed below.

• Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth; avoid aggressive solvents or chemicals.
• Keep away from high heat or prolonged sun exposure to prevent deformation.
• Sale is restricted to serving Arma dei Carabinieri personnel; verification (service ID or station/Legione delivery) is required.
• Collectors must provide a prefectural license in accordance with art. 28 TULPS before purchase.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase these tubolari?

A: Only serving personnel of the Arma dei Carabinieri may purchase them. Sales are subject to verification of service ID or delivery to the unit's station or Legione.

Q: What are the tubolari dimensions?

A: The pair measures 5.5 cm x 8.5 cm, a compact size designed for comfortable wear on shirt or sweater.

Q: What material are they made from?

A: They are produced in durable plastic with silver-colored metal bars and stars on a red background, matching the described rank appearance.

Q: How should I wear the tubolari?

A: Place them on the shirt or sweater at the standard shoulder insignia position used by Carabinieri uniforms. They serve as visible rank identifiers for duty and formal use.

Q: What is the verification process before purchase?

A: You must submit a copy of your service tesserino or select delivery to your Command Station or Legione, which will be verified before the product can be added to the cart.

Q: Can collectors buy these tubolari?

A: Collectors may buy them only after sending a copy of the prefectural license required under art. 28 TULPS. This verification preserves the restricted status of the item.

Tip: Choose the correct variant and size before adding the item to your cart, and consider browsing related uniform and duty accessories to complete your kit in a single order.