Italy, Kingdom. An Alpini M33 Steel Helmet, C. 1936 Issue Auction on an original B-1 Grade

on an original B-1 Grade ribbon

in fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery consisting of golden-yellow rayon threading on a tan-coloured rayon woven base

the division was deployed on the front of the Western Alps

29cm x 36cm

obverse illustrating the cypher of Frederick III in the centre

Italy, Kingdom. An Alpini M33 Steel Helmet, C. 1936 Issue Auction on an original B-1 GradeAn extremely well preserved Italian Alpini M33 steel helmet, constructed of a magnetic steel shell which retains most of its original olive drab paint. The peak of the helmet bears a stenciled Army insignia, applied in black paint and remaining fully intact. Distributed around the exterior of the shell are three hollow rivets, facilitating both ventilation and the interior features. Additionally, there is a single integrated slot on the left of the