This collection of Italian Army field tents from World War I and World War II showcases the range of canvas shelters used by soldiers, officers, and medical units across various campaigns. Constructed from durable khaki and olive-drab waterproof canvas, these tents were designed for quick setup, ventilation, and endurance in harsh field conditions. The set includes the small one-man shelter tent, the medium regimental type, the larger command post tent, and the hospital or medical ward tent. Each reproduction maintains authentic dimensions, stitching methods, and fastening systems as used by the Italian Royal Army.
Here’s a concise list of Italian Army tents from WW1 to WW2, with approximate dimensions and weights presented line by line for easy reading and reference:
WW1 Italian Army Tenda Tascabile (Pocket Tent) – small individual canvas shelter, approx. 1.5 m x 1.5 m when assembled, weight around 2.5 kg.
WW1 Italian Army Tenda Reggimentale (Regimental Tent) – large rectangular field tent for troops, approx. 5 m x 4 m base, height 2.3 m, weight around 38–40 kg.
WW1 Italian Army Tenda Comando (Command Tent) – rectangular command or staff tent, approx. 4.5 m x 3.5 m, height 2.2 m, weight about 32 kg.
WW1 Italian Army Tenda Ospedale (Hospital Tent) – larger sectional tent used for medical use, approx. 6 m x 5 m, height 2.5 m, weight between 45–50 kg depending on canvas type.
WW2 Italian Army Tenda Individuale Mod. 35 – improved single shelter-half system, each section 1.6 m x 1.6 m, two joined for one-man tent, weight 2.2 kg per section.
WW2 Italian Army Tenda Plotone (Platoon Tent) – for about 8–10 men, rectangular form, approx. 4 m x 3 m, height 2 m, weight around 28–30 kg.
WW2 Italian Army Tenda Ufficiali (Officer’s Tent) – mid-size tent for field officers, approx. 3.8 m x 3 m, height 2 m, weight 25 kg.
WW2 Italian Army Tenda Sanitaria (Medical Tent) – for mobile field hospitals, modular with side flaps, approx. 6 m x 5 m, height 2.4 m, weight 45–48 kg.
WW2 Italian Army Tenda Magazzino (Storage Tent) – used for supply depots, approx. 8 m x 6 m, height 3 m, weight 60–70 kg.
These tents were primarily made from heavy cotton or hemp canvas in tan or olive tones, with wooden poles and iron fittings before WW2, shifting to steel poles and simplified construction after 1935.
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