Marion, I can't resist it. I have to show one more Italian item(which I've already shown you).
I made a new friend in Italy via my website. He is a re-enactor of WW2 US soldiers. During our short discussions, I mentioned that I was looking for some Italian militaria. Then one day he said he sent me a package. I waited for a week or two and one arrived with an Italian helmet in it. It was not just an Italian helmet but it was his grandfather's helmet and it was in good condition. When I emailed him a Thank You, he asked about the other package. What!?! I waited a few more days and this is what he sent. And he didn't ask for any money---he just sent me it to me for free.
Alpini Hat .................... 6th Alpini Regiment, 2nd Battalion
This style hat was worn by the Alpine or Mountain troops in the Italian Army
(also was worn by Frontier Guards). There were twelve Regiments that were
formed up into six Alpine Divisions; 2 infantry regiments and 1 artillery per division.
DETAILS:
Material: heavy wool, green
Eagle Insignia: bullion thread with a metal "6" in the center. Hats issued during WW2 usually had black wool insignias.
Red pom-pom: Identified the 2nd Battalion.
Crow's Feather: Single feather worn with hat.
Chevron: Rank insignia worn under pom-pom.
Variations: Some had smaller bands or trimmed around edge.
This one has stitches on the brim to stiffen it.
The 6th Alpine Regiment served with the 2nd "Tridentina" Alpine Division.
This division was part of the invasion across the border of France in July 1940,
the occupation of Albania and the campaign in Russia.
Okay, I promise---no more Italian stuff. 
Steve