WWII ITALIAN BLACK BRIGADE FIELD CAPS
HISTORICAL MATERIALS DISCLAIMER: Items related to World War II, including artifacts bearing Nazi or other imagery associated with the Axis powers, are offered solely for their historical and collectible significance. Many artifacts of this nature survived the war as captured material or were brought home by Allied servicemen as wartime souvenirs and trophies following the defeat of the Axis powers. Bertoia Auctions unequivocally rejects the hateful, discriminatory, and totalitarian ideologies represented by these regimes. The inclusion of these artifacts is intended to document and preserve history?not to celebrate, endorse, or promote antisemitism, hatred, or intolerance in any form. They should be understood and evaluated strictly within their historical context.
358. WWII ITALIAN BLACK BRIGADE FIELD CAPS | Two Italian Social Republic-era field caps attributed to the Brigate Nere (Black Brigades), each mounted with distinctive skull insignia. Includes a black cloth cap with metal skull-and-crossbones badge and braided cord, and gray-green wool cap with elaborate bullion skull-and-wreath insignia. Circa 1944?45. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 10.5" l. | Light age wear and soiling; gray cap with staining and wear. Overall (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $200 - $300
Condition
Light age wear and soiling; gray cap with staining and wear. Overall (Very Good to Excellent Condition)
HISTORICAL MATERIALS DISCLAIMER: Items related to World War II, including artifacts bearing Nazi or other imagery associated with the Axis powers, are offered solely for their historical and collectible significance. Many artifacts of this nature survived the war as captured material or were brought home by Allied servicemen as wartime souvenirs and trophies following the defeat of the Axis powers. Bertoia Auctions unequivocally rejects the hateful, discriminatory, and totalitarian ideologies represented by these regimes. The inclusion of these artifacts is intended to document and preserve history?not to celebrate, endorse, or promote antisemitism, hatred, or intolerance in any form. They should be understood and evaluated strictly within their historical context.
358. WWII ITALIAN BLACK BRIGADE FIELD CAPS | Two Italian Social Republic-era field caps attributed to the Brigate Nere (Black Brigades), each mounted with distinctive skull insignia. Includes a black cloth cap with metal skull-and-crossbones badge and braided cord, and gray-green wool cap with elaborate bullion skull-and-wreath insignia. Circa 1944?45. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 10.5" l. | Light age wear and soiling; gray cap with staining and wear. Overall (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $200 - $300
Condition
Light age wear and soiling; gray cap with staining and wear. Overall (Very Good to Excellent Condition)
