Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Archive near Mad di Loreto

near Mad di Loreto

During the operations in the Souchez-Avion Sector-Lens Area

Gne Kutz appeared to have some object in his hands and I heard BSM Grabill tell Gnr Kutz to put the object down as if it was a live mortar bomb

One of his officers said "he has a tremendous capacity for work of a very high standard

A Soviet Army Infantry  Proficiency badge

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Archive near Mad di LoretoBanda musicale del Regio Esercito. A wartime example, featuring a black felt top with a separately affixed tally featuring the cap insignia of an army musician, with a bullion lyre (lira) on a red background, gilt bullion chinstrap with original brass buttons each also featuring a lyre (lira); exterior of visor in black leather with interior in green leather, interior of cap presenting makers label of Simoncini, Palermo with sweat guard intact