Collar Tabs - 291st Infantry Regiment "Zara"

Pair of regulation collar tabs attributed to the 291st Infantry Regiment “Zara”, a unit of the Royal Italian Army formed during the Second World War. Worn on the uniform collar, collar tabs served as a visible indicator of regimental affiliation in accordance with contemporary uniform regulations. The 291st Regiment was assigned to the “Zara” Infantry Division, a formation primarily deployed in Dalmatia and the wider Balkan region. Its operational role mainly involved garrison duties, territorial control and security tasks in strategically sensitive areas. The regimental title “Zara” referred to the Adriatic city of the same name, reflecting the Italian presence in the region. These collar tabs illustrate the identity of Italian units operating in secondary theatres of the conflict and preserve the memory of their service.