Original WWII RSI Italian Social Republic Black Brigades Wool Cap Chinese Militaria The waistcoat helped protect the

The waistcoat helped protect the shoulders from hot barrels and also aided the carrying of the guns and Vickers tripods as the shoulder pads prevented slippage

The MkIII was an exercise in durability

Because of their practical length

cotton straps with steel loops on inside of the waist for suspender (braces)

Just like the TOP BRASS carried in WWII

Original WWII RSI Italian Social Republic Black Brigades Wool Cap Chinese Militaria The waistcoat helped protect theOriginal Item: Only One Available. A black wool cap with wool yarn tassel that was worn as part of the R. S. I. G. N. R M. V. S. N. uniform. Shows light wear usage and appears to be in very good condition and features a large metal smiling skull with crossbones (Totenkopf) insignia.