Armored Artillery Commander's Cap

Product overview

The Berretto Comandante Artiglieria Corazzata is a rigid, off-ordinance cap made for officers of the Esercito Italiano, specifically for the Commander of the Armored Artillery (Artiglieria Corazzata). It is intended for serving military personnel and licensed collectors who meet the legal requirements.

Definition: a rigid ceremonial/off-ordinance peaked cap with a gold bullion embroidered badge on red cloth, worn by the Commander of the Armored Artillery. This item is relevant to tactical, military surplus, and duty gear collectors and users.

Main features

Classic Italian Army design and quality materials combine to create an authentic, durable officer's cap suitable for formal wear and collection.

• Authentic badge: gold bullion embroidery on red cloth showing a slanted flame, two inclined mortars and an armored tank.
• Construction: rigid, "fuori ordinanza" model made in khaki cord braid for the ordinary uniform.
• Officers’ band: damask officers’ headband and an interlaced gold chin cord (soggolo).
• Rank identification: three gold stripes edged in black at the temples identifying the rank of Colonnello.
• Hardware: gold multi-emblem buttons secure the chin cord ends.
• Packaging time: cap packed within 5 days of order.

How to use / When it’s useful

Use this berretto for formal uniforms, parades, official ceremonies, or as a verified collector’s piece. It is designed to match the ordinary uniform of the Esercito Italiano and to display the Commander’s armoured artillery insignia.

Quick answer: wear it as part of the officer’s ordinary uniform or keep it in an officer’s formal kit. In most cases, purchase and delivery require proof of military service or a collector’s prefectoral license (art. 28 TULPS).

Care and notes

Simple care maintains the cap’s appearance and the integrity of the bullion embroidery; handle the badge and chin cord gently and store in a dry place.

• Store in a cool, dry place to protect the gold bullion and damask band.
• Spot clean the cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning on the embroidered badge.
• Do not bend the rigid structure; reshape only with professional assistance if needed.
• Warning: sale is restricted—see purchase requirements below for documentation.

FAQ

Q: Who can purchase the Berretto Comandante Artiglieria Corazzata?

A: The cap is reserved for serving personnel of the Esercito Italiano and for collectors who hold a valid prefectoral license under art. 28 TULPS. Proof is required at purchase.

Q: What documents are required to complete the purchase?

A: Serving military must provide a copy of their military ID or list the barracks address for delivery during site registration. Collectors must provide a copy of the prefectoral license (art. 28 TULPS).

Q: How long does packaging and delivery take?

A: The berretto is packaged within 5 days from the order date. Delivery time depends on the selected shipping option and destination.

Q: What materials make up the cap?

A: The cap is made from khaki cord braid for the body, with a gold bullion embroidered badge on red cloth, a damask officers’ band and a gold braided chin cord with gold multi-emblem buttons.

Q: How can I identify the wearer’s rank on this cap?

A: The three gold stripes edged in black positioned at temple height identify the rank of Colonnello on this cap.

Q: Is this cap an original military issue or a reproduction?

A: This product is produced to the specification for the Comandante Artiglieria Corazzata and intended for qualified military personnel and licensed collectors; sale and ownership are controlled as stated in the purchase requirements.

Tip: Choose the correct variant or provide the correct delivery address (barracks if required) when ordering, and consider browsing related military surplus and ceremonial/duty caps to complete a formal kit or collection.