Original WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Rare Silk Bustina Field Cap With Bullion Insignia Antique Long Guns Alfred Otto Heiss

Alfred Otto Heiss

The 1st Ox and Bucks took part in the Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal (26–28 May) and were eventually evacuated from Dunkirk

This example was made relatively early in the production

but they can be easily source on the surplus market

A lovely helmet from the Vietnam War era that comes more than ready for display

Original WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Rare Silk Bustina Field Cap With Bullion Insignia Antique Long Guns Alfred Otto HeissOriginal 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 gorgeous black silk field cap features fold down side panels that are held together over the crown of the cap by hidden stitches. The snaps for the flaps are intact but the stitching is rather weak, so be careful when removing them. The front visor is in the upright position.