Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia P-1853 Enfield and each of these were

and each of these were fitted with an Entfernungsmesser 4 meter Raumbild (Höhe) 36 or Em 4m R

Sewn in place in the front of the cap is the rhomboid diamond shaped HJ emblem

Most of the regiment's service in 1862 was in northern Virginia

the cylinder "Naval Engagement Scene" is still present at about 60%

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Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia P-1853 Enfield and each of these wereOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce overseas style cap for the Italian Fascist Youth, otherwise known as the Giovent Italiana del Littorio (GIL). The cap is all suede style black with a bullion cap badge to the front for the GIL, depicting the fasces with a shield, knife, and axe. This example was captured by an American soldier who covered it in a variety of Italian GIL badges, medal ribbons, Italian buttons, chevrons, and more, with