Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Hold housing a printed portrait of

housing a printed portrait of Frederick the Great behind a clear plastic bubble

which is held in place by dual pieces of machine stitching at the front

In silver with red and blue enamels

1920 in Halifax

white cotton mesh with a blue cotton patch backer

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Army Musicians Visor, by Simoncini, Palermo Hold housing a printed portrait ofBanda 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