Original Italian WWII M1941 Collarless Xa Flottiglia MAS "Sahariana" Tropical Uniform Tunic with Great Insignia

Original Item. Only One Available. The Decima Flottiglia MAS (Decima Flottiglia Motoscafi Armati Siluranti, also known as La Decima or Xª MAS) (Italian for "10th Torpedo-Armed Motorboat Flotilla") was an Italian flotilla, with marines and commando frogman unit, of the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy). The acronym MAS also refers to various light torpedo boats used by the Regia Marina during World War I and World War II.

This is a great Italian Tropical “Sahariana” uniform jacket, one of the scarcest models of Italian uniform to find. This example is of the collarless variation. The most obvious difference in this uniform variant is an extra layer of fabric, almost like a cowl, attached over the shoulder area, with neatly scalloped edges. This was most likely intended to protect from the heat of the hot sun, while still allowing air circulation underneath.

The tunic has two large blue patches at the collar, with attached badges for 3. Divisione Fanteria di Marina "San Marco", the lion badge, over the RSI collar pins depicting swords surrounded by a wreath with ITALIA on the crossguards. This denotes issue to the Decima Flottiglia MAS (Decima Flottiglia Motoscafi Armati Siluranti, also known as La Decima or Xª MAS). There is a small tag reading 340 stitched under the collar.

The tunic has no markings on the interior we could find. There is some glue residue on the shoulders, meaning there may have been shoulder boards attached at one point. All buttons are retained and the uniform shows honest service wear with some field repairs.

Ready for display!

Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 10"
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Chest width: 21”
Waist: 20"
Hip: 25"
Front length: 31"