Plastic Shoulder Rank Slide for Vice Brigadiere Carabinieri

Product overview

This is a pair of plastic rank sleeves (tubolari) bearing the Vice Brigadiere Carabinieri insignia, made for use on the service shirt or sweater by members of the Arma dei Carabinieri. The product is intended for duty uniforms and police or tactical use within the corps.

Definition: A pair of durable plastic sleeve patches showing two silver chevrons inside a red frame, available in winter (black) and summer (blue) backgrounds. The item is reserved for authorised Carabinieri personnel or qualified collectors with the required licence.

Main features

Practical, service-ready sleeve patches designed for uniformed use with clear insignia and seasonal colour options.

• Material: Durable plastic construction for everyday wear resistance.
• Design: Red-framed emblem with two silver chevrons pointing down, separated by a black border.
• Variants: Winter version on a black background and summer version on a blue background (selectable from the dropdown).
• Intended use: For use on shirt and/or sweater as part of the Carabinieri duty uniform.
• Restricted sale: Purchase is subject to verification of membership in the Arma dei Carabinieri or, for collectors, a prefectoral licence under art. 28 TULPS.
• Limited availability: High demand within the corps may limit stock.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: Fit the tubolari onto the sleeve of the service shirt or sweater to display the Vice Brigadiere rank; choose black for winter uniforms and blue for the summer shirt. The patches are ready to use on standard uniform sleeves.

In most cases, ordering requires verification: send a copy of your service tesserino by email or provide the barracks/command station address as the delivery location during registration. Collectors must supply the prefectoral licence as required by law.

Care and notes

Keep the tubolari clean and stored flat to preserve shape and appearance; follow the purchase verification rules to complete the order.

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth; avoid harsh solvents or prolonged high heat.
• Select the correct seasonal variant (black = winter, blue = summer) from the product menu.
• Sale requires proof of service membership (tesserino) or prefectoral licence for collectors.
• Availability is limited; orders may be processed after verification of documents.

FAQ

Q: Who can buy these tubolari?

A: Only members of the Arma dei Carabinieri can purchase them after verification. Collectors may purchase if they provide the prefectoral licence required by art. 28 TULPS.

Q: What variants are available?

A: There are two variants: a winter version on a black background and a summer version on an azzurro (blue) background for the shirt.

Q: How do I prove my membership to order?

A: You must send a copy of your tesserino by email or use the barracks/command station address as the delivery location when registering on the site.

Q: Are these tubolari suitable for tactical or duty use?

A: Yes. They are designed for duty uniform use within the Carabinieri and are suitable for standard service wear and related tactical or police contexts.

Q: What material are the tubolari made of?

A: They are made of durable plastic designed to resist everyday wear. Care instructions recommend gentle cleaning and avoiding excessive heat.

Q: Is availability limited?

A: Yes. The product is in high demand within the corps and stock can be limited, so timely ordering after verification is advised.

Tip: Choose the correct seasonal variant (black for winter, blue for summer) when ordering and have your tesserino or prefectoral licence ready to speed verification. Browse related uniform and military surplus items to complete your duty equipment.