Black Basque beret with metal badge F16 of the Italian Army Tank Crew

Black Basque beret with metal badge of the Italian Army Tank Crew

Black beret, Spanish model, made of 100% wool, with a metal badge. The Carristi beret badge is enclosed in a ring depicting a straight flame with a small disc in the center, which is the regimental flea emblem. The badge is positioned between a crossed cannon and machine gun, with a tank depicted underneath.

The most important armored vehicle of large military units and the main tool of action are tanks. These vehicles are also a powerful support for mobile troops. They are protected from individual and automatic weapons and fragments of bullets, and use the fire of their weapons and the physical impact of their mass to act on the battlefield.

The text in question is present in the 1941 circular entitled "Use of armored units". This event took place 95 years ago, on October 1, 1927, with the creation of the "Tank Regiment" at Fort Tiburtino in Rome. This event marked the birth of the tank specialty, which played a fundamental role in the development of mechanized warfare and had a significant impact during World War II.

The badge is provided to be assembled.

MATERIAL: 100% wool, made in Italy

SPANISH MODEL

ORIGINAL PRODUCT.