Original WWII Italian Officer Artillery Lieutenant’s Bustina Field Cap with Bullion Insignia

Original Item: Only One Available. The "Bustina" field cap was originally introduced in 1933 and was worn by both Army and Fascist militia personnel, with minor variations.

This green grey wool field cap features fold down side panels that are held together over the crown of the cap by two corresponding hidden snaps. The front visor is in the upright position. To the front is a very fine embroidered bullion Italian Army cap insignia with crossed cannons for Field Artillery. Also, on the left side is a single embroidered gold bullion rank badge denoting the rank of Lieutenant.

The interior is fully lined in a gray rayon/silk with a wide leather sweatband. There are no markings we could find but there is an old sticker reading 183 on the sweatband. Size is approximately US 6 3/4 (54cm).

A great example, ready for further research and display.