Peaked Cap Italian Army Corps General

Product overview

The Berretto Generale Corpo d'Armata Esercito is a dress cap made for officers of the Italian Army and for licensed military collectors. It is intended for formal duty, ceremonial use, and verified collections.

Definition: this is the General (Corpo d'Armata) cap of the Italian Army, a rank-specific headgear combining traditional materials and official insignia.

Main features

Quality materials and traditional detailing define this cap. Key features include:

• Body: khaki cordellino outer shell with a lined crown for durability.
• Internal trim: cylindrical area fitted with a marochino (Morocco) leather sweatband for comfort.
• Visor: natural leather, painted brown on top and lined green on the underside.
• Fregio (badge): gold canutiglia embroidery on a red background showing a golden eagle with wings spread.
• Sopraffascia: khaki damask band 33 mm high with a silver-metal three-strand braid above the visor and two lateral loops bearing three silver stripes (9 mm each) separated by black.
• Sales restriction: sale reserved to Italian Army personnel and collectors with the required prefectoral license (ex art. 28 TULPS).

How to use / When it’s useful

Use this cap as part of full dress or ceremonial uniform, for official duty presentations, or as a verified item in a military surplus collection. It is suited to collectors, reenactors with proper documentation, and display in museum-style settings.

Quick answer: the cap is for members of the Esercito Italiano and licensed collectors only. In most cases, purchase requires proof of service or a prefectoral license and delivery can be arranged to the buyer’s command headquarters.

Care and notes

Handle and store the cap with care to preserve leather and embroidery details. Note the legal and documentation requirements for purchase.

• Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight to protect leather and fabric.
• Clean the leather visor gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth; avoid harsh chemicals.
• Sale requires submission of proof: military ID card or prefectoral license (ex art. 28 TULPS) for collectors.
• Limited availability due to restricted sale; orders are processed after verification.

FAQ

Q: Who can buy the Berretto Generale Corpo d'Armata Esercito?

A: The sale is reserved to members of the Esercito Italiano and to collectors who provide a prefectoral license under ex art. 28 TULPS. Orders are verified before shipping.

Q: What materials are used in the cap?

A: The cap features a khaki cordellino outer, a marochino (Morocco) leather internal sweatband, a natural leather visor painted brown on top and green underneath, and gold embroidered insignia.

Q: How do I prove my military status to purchase?

A: You must send a copy of your military ID card or indicate your command headquarters as the delivery address during registration to confirm service affiliation.

Q: Can collectors buy this cap?

A: Yes, verified collectors can purchase it by sending a copy of the prefectoral license required by ex art. 28 TULPS. The item will be released after documentation is checked.

Q: What are the dimensions of the sopraffascia and stripes?

A: The sopraffascia is a khaki damask ribbon 33 mm high. The decorative stripes above the visor are three silver bands, each 9 mm wide, separated by black.

Q: Is this cap suitable for tactical, police, or duty use?

A: This cap is intended for formal military duty and ceremonial use; it is also listed among military surplus and tactical collectibles for licensed collectors and display purposes.

Tip: Choose the correct size or variant and have your verification documents ready before ordering. Browse related ceremonial and military surplus items to complete a formal uniform or a curated collection.