Italian Army WWI Uniform Set – M1909/1910 Tunic and Trousers (Regio Esercito)

Description WW1 Italian Army Tunic (M1909/M1910) Fabric: Heavy Italian grigio-verde wool, correct WWI shade matched to original samples. Cut: Traditional pre–Great War and WWI pattern with tailored body and high stand collar. Collar: Distinctive Italian “fiamme di colletto” collar patches in branch colors; the example shown features green with red and gold stars (Alpini or mountain infantry). You can order your choice of collar patches at no extra cost. Buttons: Five large Italian brass/metal buttons down the front, correct WWI pattern. Pockets: Two upper pleated pockets with scalloped flaps; two lower straight pockets with buttoned flaps. Sleeves: Straight-cut sleeves with reinforced cuffs. Lining: Partial or full cotton lining, depending on rank and period. Shoulder: Clean shoulder line without epaulets (standard Italian pre-1915 and WWI cut). Tailoring: Strong field stitching, reinforced seams, correct WWI construction. WW1 Italian Army Trousers (WWI Italian Field Trousers) Fabric: Matching grigio-verde wool to pair with the tunic. Pattern: High-waisted WWI Italian cut, slightly tapered toward the calf. Fly: Button fly with WWI Italian tin/brass buttons. Pockets: Side slash pockets plus rear pocket (pattern varies by year). Fit: Designed to be worn with puttees / short gaiters. Reinforcement: Sturdy inner seams, stress-point reinforcement typical of wartime tailoring. Use: Worn by infantry, Alpini, Bersaglieri, artillery, and most frontline branches. WW1 Italian Army Footwear (for complete set, optional add-on) Brown or black leather ankle boots (Italian wartime pattern). Worn with wool puttees wrapped to the knee. WW1 Italian Army Headgear (for full uniform set, optional) Cappello Alpino for Alpini troops (with feather). Bustina field cap for standard infantry. Adrian-type Italian issue helmet (post-1916).