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Italy’s Alpini Corps: The Traditions Beyond the Feathered Cap
The grey felt cap adorned with a black raven feather worn by old northern Italian men and some modern-day camouflaged troops is known as the Cappello Alpino. This recognizable cap signifies that the wearer is or was a member of the Alpini, an elite corps of the Italian army that is most closely associated with…
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Enrico Toti: Italy’s One-Legged Cyclist Turned World War I Hero
Italian cyclist Enrico Toti may have the most fascinating World War I story I’ve ever read.
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