Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Buy Now measures 41 mm (w) x

measures 41 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

which seem to have covered the early period of missions of this special unit

A Second War Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 - Silver frame

the image overlaid by Pitsch’s handwritten signature in blue ink

previous lacquered

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Buy Now measures 41 mm (w) xBanda musicale del Regio Esercito. A wartime example, featuring a black felt top with a separately affixed tally featuring the cap insignia of an army musician, with a bullion lyre (lira) on a red background, gilt bullion chinstrap with original brass buttons each also featuring a lyre (lira); exterior of visor in black leather with interior in green leather, interior of cap presenting makers label of Simoncini, Palermo with sweat guard intact