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In this Nov. 26, 2013 file photo, the feathered hat of an Italian Bersagliere is blown by a strong wind as he stands at attention before the meeting in Trieste, Italy. In
![NATO on X: "Fighters in feathered hats🪶 Meet the Bersaglieri 🇮🇹, Italian infantry with battle dress like no other #WeAreNATO 🤝 @Esercito @ItalyatNATO https://t.co/TnJFLCg9Sc" / X NATO on X: "Fighters in feathered hats🪶 Meet the Bersaglieri 🇮🇹, Italian infantry with battle dress like no other #WeAreNATO 🤝 @Esercito @ItalyatNATO https://t.co/TnJFLCg9Sc" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUOnaLoWAAICS8H.jpg)
NATO on X: "Fighters in feathered hats🪶 Meet the Bersaglieri 🇮🇹, Italian infantry with battle dress like no other #WeAreNATO 🤝 @Esercito @ItalyatNATO https://t.co/TnJFLCg9Sc" / X
Aren't the feathers worn by the Italian Bersaglieri on their helmets somewhat impractical on the battlefield? - Quora
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Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Feather Plume and Goggles – International Military Antiques
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Palermo Italy October 2017 Italian Military Man Hat Feathers – Stock Editorial Photo © watman #218267932
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File:ONI JAN 1 Uniforms and Insignia Page 067 Italian Army WW2 Mobile troops Officers and men Tank troops leather coat overalls, leather tank helmet, bersaglieri hat, helmet, fez, insignia and fleece-lined coat
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