Up for sale is an extremely rare and historically significant Italian Merchant Navy Officer's visor cap (summer white-top version) from the Kingdom of Italy era, dating back to around 1910–1920.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a war navy / military navy cap (Regia Marina). It is an authentic, high-end officer's cap from the Royal Italian Merchant Navy (Marina Mercantile Regia) during the House of Savoy period.

Details & Features:

- Cap Badge (Fregio): Stunning, heavy handmade gold bullion wire embroidery featuring a fouled anchor surmounted by the Royal Crown of Savoy. 

- Maker & Origin: The interior features the original, luxury silk lining label "Berven - Esclusiva Giovanni Bampa, Venezia". This elite tailor shop famously supplied custom-made luxury uniforms and headgear for captains and high-ranking officers stationed in Venice.

- Key Details: Original brass buttons with embossed anchors on the sides, gold chin strap/braid, and a solid leather sweatband inside. Under the visor, the distinctive green textured leather lining is intact.

- Condition: Exceptional vintage museum-quality condition for its age (over 100 years old). The gold bullion, white fabric, and leather parts show an authentic, beautiful age patina as shown in the high-resolution photographs. Sold exactly as seen in the pictures.

A magnificent and investment-grade piece of Italian maritime history, perfect for serious naval and militaria collectors.