Bersaglieri Tropical Impression

5th Bersaglieri Regiment

A list of links to tropical specific uniform and equipment items for North Africa and Tunisia theater of operations is included below.

Tropical Uniform Components

Wool Leg wraps (Puttee)
Bersaglieri hat (Fez)
Unit insignia (Mostrine)
Tunic (La Giacca)
Wool Knee length pants (I Pantaloni )
M1912 Boots (Gli Scarponi)
Italian Overcoat (Il Soprabito)
Grey Sweater (La Camicia)

Tropical Equipment Components

Leather Suspender Strap (Il Cinturino con Giberne)
1891 Grey Green Italian Belt (Il Cinturino con Giberne)
Grey Green Italian Ammo Pouch (Il Cinturino con Giberne)
Italian Model 1933 Canteen (La Borraccia)
Musette bag or Gas mask bag, gas mask not required (Il Respiratore Antigas)
Italian WWII Entrenching Tool (Il Badile)
Carcano rifle (Moschetto/Fucile)
Italian WWII bayonet (La Baionetta)
Carcano rifle sling and clips
Italian WWII helmet (Il Elmetto)
Leather Leggings
Bersaglieri Plumes and holder
Comparison of post-war and wartime Italian tent section (Il Telo Mimetico M1929)
Complete Italian WWII Tent
Proper Wear of Tent Shelter Half as camouflage or rain poncho
Tropical Pith helmet
Italian WWII Red Devil Handgrenades
Italian personal documents (Libretto Personale) and identification (Piastrina Militare)
Mess kit (La Gavetta)
Miscellaneous Items (helmet plume holder, pistol, scarf, goggles, flashlight and grenades)