Chin Cord Luogotenente for Italian Army / Guardia di Finanza

Product overview

The Soggolo Luogotenente Esercito Guardia di Finanza is a ceremonial cap band reserved for serving members of the Italian Army and the Guardia di Finanza. It is intended for duty and formal uniform use and also available to qualified collectors under specific legal conditions.

Definition: a gold-colored ribbon-style soggolo with black central striations, a red outer border and four gold rank stripes, worn at temple height on service headgear. Suitable for military, tactical, and duty uniform applications.

Main features

Distinctive design and durable materials make this soggolo suitable for official use and careful collectors. Choose the stripe width that matches your uniform regulations.

• Design: Gold ribbon with black central striations and a red outer border for a formal appearance.
• Rank insignia: Four gold galloncini (rank stripes) edged externally in red (1 mm) and black-striated in the center, placed on each side at temple height.
• Variants: Available with a horizontal black stripe of either 3 mm or 1 mm; select via the dropdown menu.
• Durability: Made from sturdy materials intended for long-lasting wear in official duty conditions.
• Restricted sale: Reserved for Army and Guardia di Finanza personnel; collectors may purchase with required documentation.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: fit the soggolo to your service headgear so the galloncini sit at temple level, following your unit's uniform guidance. Use the dropdown to choose the 3 mm or 1 mm stripe before checkout.

In most cases, this soggolo is worn during formal duties, inspections, parades and official ceremonies by authorized personnel. Collectors may acquire one only by providing the prefectoral license required by law (ex art. 28 TULPS).

Care and notes

Keep the soggolo clean and stored flat or on the cap to maintain shape; handle the rank stripes with care to preserve the edging.

• Store away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading.
• Spot clean with a soft cloth; avoid strong detergents to protect coloring and edging.
• Sale restricted: upload a copy of your military ID or provide the delivery location as your command or barracks during registration or checkout.
• Collectors must send a copy of the license prefettizia (ex art. 28 TULPS) to complete the purchase.

FAQ

Q: Who is allowed to buy this soggolo?

A: Only serving members of the Esercito (Army) and Guardia di Finanza are eligible without special paperwork. Proof of service is required at checkout or registration.

Q: What variants are available?

A: The soggolo is offered with a horizontal black stripe of either 3 mm or 1 mm. Select your preferred width from the product dropdown menu.

Q: What materials and colors are used?

A: It is made from a gold-colored ribbon, black striated in the center, with a red outer border. The four rank galloncini are gold with a 1 mm red edge and black central striation.

Q: How do I prove my military membership?

A: Upload a copy of your membership ID (tesserino) or indicate the command or barracks address as the delivery location when registering or at checkout.

Q: Can collectors purchase this item?

A: Yes, collectors can buy the soggolo only after sending a copy of the prefectoral license required under ex art. 28 TULPS.

Q: Is availability limited?

A: Yes. This product is produced in limited quantities and demand is high, so please confirm your documentation and select your variant early.

Tip: Choose the correct stripe width (3 mm or 1 mm) before adding the item to your cart and ensure you have the required ID or ex art. 28 TULPS license ready. Browse related duty and military surplus accessories to complete your uniform.