Plastic Tubular Epaulettes Primo Capitano

Product overview

Plastic shoulder boards for the Italian Army rank of Primo Capitano, designed for serving personnel and authorized collectors. These shoulder boards add clear rank identification and a formal look to duty uniforms.

Definition: a molded plastic shoulder board with a gold frame, three heat-sealed gold stars and a gold metal bar, available on khaki or black backing.

Main features

Durable, visible and made for standard military use; suited to tactical or military surplus duty uniforms.

• Gold frame that neatly highlights the rank emblem.
• Three heat-sealed gold stars that indicate Primo Capitano.
• Gold metal bar securely attached to the plastic base.
• High-quality plastic base designed for regular use in outdoor and duty conditions.
• Two backing color options: khaki for shirt or sweater, black for the service jacket.
• Compatible with the standard shoulder-mounting system used by the Army and Corpo Militare Croce Rossa.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: wear the shoulder board on the shoulder to show the Primo Capitano rank—khaki backing for shirts or sweaters, black backing for the service jacket. They are intended for everyday duty, ceremonial use and field uniforms.

In most cases, the shoulder boards attach using the Army’s standard mounting system and remain in place during normal activity. Note that purchases are restricted to Italian Army or Corpo Militare Croce Rossa personnel and to collectors with a valid prefectoral license; account verification is required before ordering.

Care and notes

Simple care keeps the shoulder boards presentable and durable without special maintenance.

• Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid strong solvents or abrasive cleaners.
• Store dry and out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve finish over time.
• Do not attempt to remove or alter the heat-sealed stars or metal bar; they are fixed for durability.
• Purchase restriction: only verified military personnel or licensed collectors may order these insignia.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase these shoulder boards?

A: Only members of the Italian Army or the Corpo Militare Croce Rossa and collectors holding a valid prefectoral license can buy them. Account verification is required before purchase.

Q: What documents are needed to order?

A: Military buyers must provide a service attestation or military ID. Collectors must upload a prefectoral license (Art. 28 TULPS) during registration or via the contact form.

Q: Which color options are available?

A: Two variants: khaki backing for shirt or sweater, and black backing for the service jacket. Choose the color when placing your order.

Q: Can I have the shoulder boards shipped to my home?

A: Yes. After account verification, you can request delivery to a home address or to a barracks address as needed.

Q: How are the stars and bar attached?

A: The three stars are heat-sealed (thermo-adhesive) to the support and the gold bar is metal, securely fixed to the plastic base to withstand normal duty use.

Q: Are shoulder boards available for other ranks?

A: Yes, there are shoulder boards for other ranks and roles. Check the catalog or contact customer support to find the correct rank items and mounting accessories.

Tip: Choose khaki for shirts and sweaters or black for the service jacket to match your uniform; verify your account before ordering and consider browsing related rank insignia and mounting accessories to complete your duty or tactical setup.