taylorcoates Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hello Hello! A black peaked hat with gold cord detailing around the beak, the front bears an embroidered patch of a seven flame grenade (of red/burgundy fabric and gold cord) with a lyre in the centre of the grenade, the left and right side have a single gilt button with a lyre in the centre. The inside of the hat is marked with "1836 Simoncini Uniformi Berretti Guarnizioni _____ Bolgnizo PALERMO". I haven't found anything about the maker online. If anyone could refer me to an Italian Uniform specialist that would also be great!! It also came with a white/cream coloured cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emibro Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Civilian band hat, the flaming grenade is a mix between Carabinieri & Bersaglieri style... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper_D Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 My guess is that this was worn by a member of a Marching Band in Sicily, of the type that is seen in Easter parades in Palermo and elsewhere. Many of them wear quasi military uniforms. Google >palermo "Corpo Bandistico"< and you will see many photographs of such bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Hello ,miles.forumcomunnity. net is a Italian forum of militaria ,the best that I know . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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