Original WWII Italian Royal 7th Infantry Officer's Evening Dress Peaked Visor Cap by Cigna Melchiorre of Torino - Excellent

Original Item: Only One Available: This is an excellent condition genuine WWII Italian 4 bronze band strap visor hat, indicating the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The front of the cap has a lovely hand-embroidered bullion badge, showing a crown over crossed rifles with a 7 device in the center, the insignia of the Italian Infantry, for the 7th Infantry Division or regiment.

The cap is in outstanding condition with the visor and chinstrap both in good shape, the latter being held in place by two Italian Infantry buttons. The Tenente colonnello (Lieutenant Colonel) cap band is near perfect and the cap is virtually free of moth nips.

The underside of the visor is in good order with just crazing of the leather. The interior shows a gorgeous retained sweatband with a retained size tag, 57. The celluloid sweat shield is a gorgeous diamond example with the maker’s information:

FABBRICA BERRETTI
VISIERE-SOGGOLI

CIGNA MELCHIORRE
5-VIA OSPEDALE-5
TELEF. 48-866
TORINO

The cream-colored silk lining is just outstanding.

One of the best Italian visors we have had. Ready for display!