Triangular scarf Italian Army Tank Crews with motto Ferrea Mole Ferrea Cuore

MADE IN ITALY article

measures about 96cm x 49cm

The motto means "Iron heart, iron mass" and represents the indomitable and iron determination of tank crews in the Italian army.

The most important armored vehicle of large military units and the primary tool of action are tanks. These vehicles also provide powerful support for mobile troops. They are protected against individual and automatic weapons and projectile fragments, and use the fire of their weapons and the physical impact of their mass to operate on the battlefield.

The text in question is from the circular titled "Employment of Armored Units" in 1941. This event took place 95 years ago, on October 1st, 1927, with the creation of the "Tank Regiment" at Forte Tiburtino in Rome, marking the birth of the tank specialty that played a vital role in the development of mechanized warfare and had a significant impact during World War II.