Original WWII Italian Officer Dress Uniform Double Breasted Tunic Beretta The 2nd Battalion was sent

The 2nd Battalion was sent to France in April 1940

who brought them whiskey and condoms (to keep the barrels of their guns dry in the rain)

he received a contract from the British Army for the supply of revolvers for use in the Zulu War

This shoulder arm is an early 18th century (Circa 1730) British contract militia weapon sometimes referred to as a Heavy Dragoon musket

with a sliding snap buckle for size adjustment

Original WWII Italian Officer Dress Uniform Double Breasted Tunic Beretta The 2nd Battalion was sentOriginal Item: Only One Available. Quite frankly, we aren't exactly sure what this tunic is. We know it is Italian manufactured as it has two tailor label buttons on the interior that reads: L. Beretta & C. Succes Di A. FARE & C. MILANO, ROMA, TORINO. We believe it to be an officers tunic based on the star pins on the epaulets which could indicate the rank of Lieutenant or possibly Major General. It is a finely made garment piece of heavy blue wool