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Genuine Royal Navy helmet used by marines during the Fascist era through the World War 2. The crown represents the Royal House of Savoy of which KingVictor Emmanuel III was the reigning monarch during the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini.His reign also encompassed the birth,rise, andfall ofItalian Fascism. He appointedBenito MussoliniasPrime Ministerin 1922 and deposed him in 1943.
After the end of WW2, the Royal House of Savoy was dethroned and the crown was no longer used on military dress nor headgear.
The helmet is in very good condition for its age, with the royal seal very visibleand clear.
These helmets are becoming very hard to find and this is why we are now seeing post-war Italian republic navy helmets being passed off as real WW2 articles. Fact is that those post-war helmets were created after 1946 and used until 1972 or 1976 depending where you read its history. The helmet material may on some may be from old 1935-1945 period, but the seals without the crown denote post-WW2 design and usage.
This helmet is deemed as \"Rare\" and as a significant addition to any helmet collector, Italian Fascist collector, and WW2 collectors.
Helmet will be wrapped very securely and will be shipped upon payment.
You will love and cherish this World War 2 Italian Navy Helmet!!
Don\'t miss out on this item if it is what you collect, as you may not see another one for sale in a long, long time and/or an affordable price! This helmet is bound to go up in value each year!
