Original WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Captain’s Bustina Field Cap With Bullion Insignia MG 34 Reciever Assembly The matte core paint on

The matte core paint on the iron center is in excellent condition on the front

so this was most likely a private purchase item

Also included is an excellent McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co

marking still visible on the ricasso

while others simply have numbers

Original WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Captain’s Bustina Field Cap With Bullion Insignia MG 34 Reciever Assembly The matte core paint onOriginal Item: Only One Available. The "Bustina" field cap was originally introduced in 1933 and was worn by both Army and Fascist militia personnel, with minor variations. This black cotton field cap features fold down side panels that are held together over the crown of the cap by hidden stitches. The front visor is in the upright position. To the front is a bullion fascist wheat symbol which has retained much of its color but does have thread loss