Original Italian WWI Alpini Soldier Bronze Statue on Marble Base Signed Ronco - 11¾” Tall Rear Sight Assembly Civil War Cavalry veteran Grand

Civil War Cavalry veteran Grand Army of the Republic Chasseur Pattern Kepi

It is identical in construction to a local NSDAP officer’s cockade

To the front is a very fine embroidered felt background Italian Army artillery insignia

It measures approximately 37” when fully extended

The nickel plating on the case itself is in wonderful condition as well

Original Italian WWI Alpini Soldier Bronze Statue on Marble Base Signed Ronco - 11¾” Tall Rear Sight Assembly Civil War Cavalry veteran GrandOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a glorious bronze statue that will serve as a centerpiece in any Italian militaria collection. This bronze depicts an Italian Alpini soldier, one of the Italian Army's specialist mountain infantry. Established in 1872, the Alpini are the oldest active mountain infantry in the world. Their original mission was to protect Italy's border with France and Austria Hungary. In 1888 the Alpini deployed on their first