Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic elongated green bar painted above

elongated green bar painted above a green rectangle on the front

and War Aid Merit Cross: war materials

two brass loops along the bottom edge of the belt on the left side for the placement of danger hangers

the leather sheath with contact marks and discoloration present indicating active use and age wear

with a swivel crown suspension with crossed silver swords

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic elongated green bar painted aboveBanda 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