Original WWII Italian Officer Bustina Field Cap - 17th Infantry Division U.S. Field Gear The belt loop is black

The belt loop is black finished leather

of whom about seven million became casualties

These helmets are marked on the back with the letters USN in different ways some embossed and some stamped

839 enemy soldiers killed or captured

The Scabbard (saya) is a standard plain wood type

Original WWII Italian Officer Bustina Field Cap - 17th Infantry Division U.S. Field Gear The belt loop is blackOriginal 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 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 gold bullion on dark green felt background Italian Army