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Title: Italian Soilder - Date and Uniform ID
Post by: dogmanny on Wednesday 20 August 25 21:42 BST (UK)

Hello,

Hoping someone knowledgeable may be able to help me out. I am looking to identify the date of this photograph and also ID the type of uniform this is.
My ancestor is from North Italy - not sure if that helps at all.

Many thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Italian Soilder - Date and Uniform ID
Post by: Wexflyer on Thursday 21 August 25 23:15 BST (UK)

Looks to me like a junior officer or senior NCO in an Alpini regiment. After the Great war - looks very like WWI service medal on our left.

Probably a second lieutenant in 2nd Alpini Regiment. Possibly senior NCO.

The 2nd Alpini regiment was headquartered in Brà, and recruited from the following areas:
Borgo San Dalmazzo
Val Stura
Monte Argentera
Cuneo
Dronero
Val Maira
Bicocca   
Saluzzo
Val Varaita
Monviso

Might be better to post this query in the Armed Forces section.

Title: Re: Italian Soilder - Date and Uniform ID
Post by: dogmanny on Saturday 23 August 25 12:46 BST (UK)

Thank you! Thats really helpful. I have a name, parents and siblings for this ancestor so maybe with that information along with your suggestions I might be able to figure him out a bit more.
I will repost this in the armed forces too! :)