Colonel Cap Armored Infantry

Product overview

The Berretto Colonnello Fanteria Corazzata is a rigid dress cap made for officers of the Italian Army’s Armored Infantry. It is intended for serving Army personnel and licensed collectors who comply with legal requirements for purchase.

Definition: a formal, off-duty model cap in khaki cordellino with a gold embroidered Armored Infantry badge and officer braid. This ceremonial cap suits duty, tactical collectors, and military surplus displays and is available in limited quantities.

Main features

Clean, formal design with traditional Army insignia and quality construction for long-term wear and display.

• Material: khaki cordellino fabric with gold canutiglia embroidery on khaki cloth.
• Badge: embroidered Armored Infantry emblem: upright flame, two inclined mortars, and a tank motif.
• Officer trim: damask officer band with a braided gold chin strap (soggolo).
• Rank detail: three Colonnel rank galloons positioned at the temples.
• Finishing touches: chin strap ends secured by two gold pluriarma buttons.
• Availability: reserved for Italian Army personnel and collectors with the proper prefectoral license (art. 28 TULPS).

How to use / When it’s useful

Use this cap as part of the ordinary uniform for formal or ceremonial duties, or as a protected display item for collectors of military surplus or tactical gear. It serves as a visual symbol of rank and unit affiliation in professional settings.

Quick answer: worn with the ordinary uniform for officers of the Armored Infantry. In most cases, purchases require verification—serving personnel must provide military ID or barracks details, and collectors must provide the prefectoral license per art. 28 TULPS.

Care and notes

Maintain the cap carefully to preserve the gold braid and embroidered badge; handle the chin strap and buttons gently.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect colors and metal braid.
• Avoid abrasive cleaning; consult a professional cleaner experienced with braided trims and embroidery.
• Sale restricted: available only to Italian Army personnel or licensed collectors—see purchase documentation requirements.
• Limited stock: order promptly if you need a specific size or variant.

FAQ

Q: Who can buy the Berretto Colonnello Fanteria Corazzata?

A: Sales are reserved for Italian Army personnel and for collectors who hold a prefectoral license under art. 28 TULPS. Proof is required at purchase.

Q: What documents are needed to complete an order?

A: Serving personnel must provide a copy of their military ID or indicate their barracks during site registration. Collectors must submit a copy of the prefectoral license as required by law.

Q: What is the cap made of?

A: The cap is made of khaki cordellino with a gold canutiglia embroidered badge on khaki cloth. The chin strap is a braided gold soggolo secured by gold pluriarma buttons.

Q: What are the cap’s distinctive elements?

A: Distinctive features include the Armored Infantry badge (flame, two mortars, and a tank), an officers’ damask band, three Colonnel rank galloons at the temples, and gold-buttoned chin strap ends.

Q: Can civilians buy this cap without military affiliation?

A: No. Civilian purchases are permitted only for collectors who provide the required prefectoral license under art. 28 TULPS. Otherwise, sale is restricted to Army personnel.

Q: Is the cap available in limited quantities and how fast does it sell out?

A: The cap is offered in limited quantities and demand can be high due to its role-specific nature. If you need a particular size or variant, complete verification and order promptly.

Tip: Choose the correct size and indicate your affiliation clearly during registration. Browse related duty and military surplus items to complete a proper uniform or display set while supplies last.