[~20's] Royal Italian Army Salt & Pepper Cotton Stand Collar Jacket "Red Cross"

 

Estimated in the 20's,This is the Royal Italian Army (Red Cross Division) "Salt & Pepper Cotton Stand Collar Jacket."

The Royal Italian Army was a regular army founded in 1861 by Italian unification, and was a member of the Italian state that supported the military power of the Italian state until the mid-20th century under the Italian kingdom system of the Savoia family.

Its origins are in a long military tradition that dates back to ancient Roman times, and after undergoing the medieval, Renaissance and the 19th century risorgimento (unification movement), it occupied a unique position as an army that took over one of Europe's most military and cultural heritage.

In 1861, the Kingdom of Italy, with Vittorio Emanuele II as the kingdom of Italy, was established, and the "Regio Esercito" was established as military organizations from various regions were integrated.

From then on, the Italian army joined the colonial war (Eritrea and Libya) at the end of the 19th century and the Italian War with the Ottoman Empire (1911-1912), gaining experience in expeditions that transcend the sea.

During World War I, he served in a fierce battle with the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the Alps mountainous regions.
Despite making great sacrifices in wars of attrition, mainly in trench lines and mountain wars, he ultimately expanded his post-war territories as a member of the victorious nation.

In the following World War II, he was sent to a wide range of theaters as an Axis power under the Mussolini regime, including the invasion of Albania and Greece, the North African Front, the Soviet Front, and even the Balkans and domestic counterpartisan battles.

However, due to the overlap of logistics and equipment impairment in the chain of command, the results were not necessarily good, and especially after the truce in 1943 (unconditional surrender of Italy), the state became divided, causing a state of de facto civil war, the "Kingdom of Italy" vs. the "Italian Social Republic Army."

In 1946, the monarchy was abolished by a referendum, bringing the Royal Italian Army to its history.

This led to the official establishment of the Republic of Italy, and it was reorganized as the current "Forze Armate Italiane," and to this day the system has been maintained, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and military police (Carabinieri).

ThatHere is a look at the piece worn in the Red Cross section of the Royal Italian Army.

The Royal Italian Army Red Cross Division (Croce Rossa Italiana - Corpo Militare del Regio Esercito) is the military division of the Red Cross established during the Kingdom of Italy, and is a paramilitary organization responsible for supporting hygiene and medical care during wartime.

The origins of this division date back to the "Corpo di Soccorso" that was established in 1866 in response to the War of Protest, but its formal organizational definition and organization were developed through the Decree of 1908 and participation in World War I.
From now on, it will serve as a support organization for the Royal Italian Army (Regio Esercito) and serve as a special task force responsible for rescue, transport and sanitation of wounded soldiers on battlefields.

The Crocerosine, medic uniforms, medical equipment, and rank-and-class entities were representatives of the Royal Italian army, which reflected an extremely distinctive sense of aesthetics and institutions, and were considered symbols of humanitarian assistance beyond military classes.

In 1946, with the abolition of the Italian monarchy, it ended its institutional role with the Royal Army, but the Red Cross division continued to change shape and remained the current Corpo Militare Volontario CRI.
We continue to work in peacetime, disasters, and international missions.

This individual was from the 1920s.It is believed to have been provided in the Royal Italian Army for soldiers working in the sanitation department and in the rear.

The simple design that eliminates waste is condensed with the military design of the time and the structural beauty of its purpose-built purpose.

The collar is a stand collar, and when the first button is fastened, the neck is firmly covered.

Metal star-shaped collars are attached to the tips of both collars, and the Red Cross is engraved in the center.
These are important identification details that indicate a medic or medical professional, and provide visual clarity to its role in the combat environment.

The collar is pin-type, and fine washer remains on the back, maintaining the structure as it was back.

A large patch pocket is placed on the right hem alone.

The bag fabric with rounded corners has a rough sewing pitch at the edges, making it a tailored piece with the in mind of mass production in a short period of time.

The front has only three minimalist fronts.

The button spacing is slightly wide, and the design emphasizes ease of attachment and removal and ventilation, and reinforced stitching with thick threads can be seen around the buttonhole.
The placket meetings are deeply organized and also serve to prevent wind and dust from entering.

The sleeves are set-in sleeves, and the shoulder lines are sewn slightly backward, ensuring range of motion around the shoulders.

The cuffs have a cylindrical sleeve structure that does not have cuffs, which increases workability by avoiding tightness on the wrist.

The switching panel at the sleeve tip is stitched at a slight angle rather than a straight line, reducing the fabric tension caused by flexing and stretching of the arms.

This individual uses "100% cotton" sesame salt fabric.

高密度に織り上げられた高オンス地は、軍用衣料らしい堅牢さを備えながらも、繊維そのものに僅かに柔らかみを残しており、着込む程に身体の動きに沿ってしなやかに馴染みます

The thread colors are alternated between natural and ink colors, and from a distance it gives off a unique marbled texture.
This makes the surface of the fabric rich in shading and changes its appearance from sand to lead depending on the angle of light and the environment.

The color is based on light gray, but not monotonous, and the different woven colored threads create fine color unevenness, which increases the depth over time.

By washing and wearing it over and over, the fuzz gradually fades, making the contrast of the grain more clearer, and the color changes to a deep, unique to vintage items.

Although the size indication cannot be confirmed, I think it falls under the "M to L" size in Japanese sizes.

Looking at the actual measurements, it is a golden size that suits the Japanese body type, so I think it can be worn by a wide range of people with a wide range of body types.

There are signs of wear such as dirt and discoloration, but there are no major damage that can cause problems with wearing it, so I think you can still wear it.

A stand-collar jacket from around the 1920s, used in the Royal Italian Army Red Cross section.

The beauty that matches the duties and functions is built into a simple design.
The star-shaped collar and the engraving of the Red Cross quietly speak to the pride of the mission.

As a uniform that engulfs the atmosphere of the times, this is a masterpiece that can be worn both in collections and everyday wear.

This is a perfect piece not only for a wardrobe, but also as a collection item and design source.
This is a masterpiece that is rarely seen both domestically and internationally, so if you're looking for it or like rare items, don't miss this opportunity.