Summer visor cap for a Consul-General of the Italian National Security Volunteer Militia (M.V.S.N.). It is believed belonged to C.G. Araldo di Crollalanza tha was for two years (1926-28) Mayor of Bari and then State Secretary and Minister of Public Works (until 1935); under his ministry began the drained of the Pontine marshes. The rank of Consul General was the equivalent of Brigadier General of the Italian Royal Army. The visor cap has the typical white colour for summer, Militia greek fret on grey-green cloth, round eagle enbroidered in golden tinsel on red cloth, black visor, black leather chinstrap with small gilded bottons with fascist eagle, the liner is made of white silk. Inside is printed the manufacturer's name: "l. Beretta & C." Very good condition for a cap almost unique for several reasons. Top rare! Price on request.
