Del Prado · Second World War · 1944
The feathered headgear gives this Del Prado Bersaglieri corporal a distinctive outline before any insignia is read. The figure brings an Italian light-infantry tradition into the catalog, with a date that requires more care than a simple Axis label.
- Maker
- Del Prado
- Subject
- Italian Bersaglieri Corporal 1944
- Historical setting
- Second World War · 1944
Italy in 1944 was divided
Italy’s armistice in 1943 was followed by fighting involving different Italian forces on opposing sides. A Bersaglieri title and a 1944 date do not, on their own, settle which formation this figure represents. The checked source identifies the corporal and year; a precise allegiance should come from the booklet or a more detailed uniform reference.
Compare with the Alpini subject
The catalog’s Alpini sergeant represents a different Italian specialist tradition. The contrasting headgear makes the pair a useful introduction to distinctions within the Italian army. They should not be merged into a generic “Italian mountain soldier” category simply because both have a conspicuous feather.
Inspect the most distinctive detail
The feather arrangement is both an identification aid and a vulnerable part of the sculpt. Ask for a clear side view, then inspect the weapon, straps and hands. Save the base inscription with the photographs. If a retailer’s broad title omits the historical ambiguity of 1944, keep your own collection record more precise rather than repeating an unsupported unit assignment.
Figure reference
Del Prado Italian Bersaglieri Corporal 1944 — Planète Légendaire catalog record. The collecting observations above refer to the pictured model; condition varies between individual examples.