Second Lieutenant Cap, Red Cross Military Corps

Product overview

The Berretto Sottotenente Corpo Militare Croce Rossa is a men’s service cap for personnel of the Corpo Militare della Croce Rossa Italiana (CMCRI), available for the ranks Sottotenente, Tenente and Capitano. It is intended for on-duty wear, ceremonial use and official representation.

Definition: a made-to-order khaki cordellino cap with a damask band and a gold bullion-thread embroidered badge (canutiglia oro) showing the CMCRI emblem. The cap combines traditional appearance with durable construction for military, tactical and duty use.

Main features

Key features designed for official use and long-term wear:

• Material: cordellino khaki fabric for a professional, service-appropriate look.
• Decorative band: damask fascia that adds traditional distinction.
• Gold embroidered badge: canutiglia oro on khaki cloth with a tondino and red cross, laurel branches and a crown turrita.
• Comfort lining: breathable internal lining for extended wear.
• Rank-specific soggolo: supplied with the appropriate soggolo (rank strap) for Sottotenente; Tenente and Capitano options available.
• Made to order: handcrafted to order, typical production time about 5 days.

How to use / When it’s useful

This cap is worn as part of the official uniform for CMCRI personnel during duty, parades, ceremonies and formal representation. It matches standard appearance expectations for military and humanitarian service roles.

Quick answer: wear it as the service or ceremonial cap for the selected rank. In most cases, choose the correct rank option (Sottotenente, Tenente, Capitano) at purchase so the soggolo and badge match your grade.

Care and notes

Care tips and important purchase notes to preserve the cap and follow regulations:

• Handle embroidery carefully; for cleaning, prefer a professional service to protect the gold bullion thread.
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain shape and finish.
• Product sold on request and subject to verification of CMCRI service membership or authorised collector documentation.
• Collectors must provide the required prefettizia license (art. 28 TULPS) when applicable.

FAQ

Q: Who can buy this cap?

A: The cap is reserved for serving members of the Corpo Militare della Croce Rossa Italiana and authorised collectors who meet legal requirements.

Q: What documents are required to purchase?

A: Serving personnel must provide a copy of their service ID. Collectors need to submit the prefettizia license as required by art. 28 TULPS.

Q: How do I submit verification documents?

A: Upload the service ID or license via the site’s contact form or indicate the Command address for direct delivery during order registration.

Q: Can I choose a different rank for the cap?

A: Yes. Use the rank option (Sottotenente, Tenente, Capitano) when ordering to receive the correct soggolo and badge for that grade.

Q: How long does it take to receive the cap?

A: Each cap is made to order; production typically takes about 5 days from the order date, not including shipping time.

Q: Is this cap an official CMCRI item?

A: The cap is produced to reflect the CMCRI appearance and is intended for use by CMCRI personnel; purchase is controlled by verification procedures to ensure correct use.

Tip: Select the correct rank variant when ordering and check verification requirements before checkout. Consider browsing related service caps and uniform accessories to complete your official kit.