Who makes Carabinieri uniform?

Giorgio Armani
The headgear used is the traditional two-pointed hat for Carabinieri, known as the Lucerna, also called a bicorne. During the 1980s Giorgio Armani designed the new more modern uniforms.

How do you become a Carabinieri in Italy?

These are recruited from young people with the correct qualifications who successfully pass a public entrance examination followed by: – a two year course at the Modena Academy; – a three year course at the Carabinieri Officers’ Training College graduating with a Degree in Law and rank of Lieutenant.

What guns do the Carabinieri use?

Carabinieri have policing powers that can be exercised at any time and in any part of the country, and they are always permitted to carry their assigned weapon as personal equipment (Beretta 92FS pistols).

What is the new uniform of the Carabinieri?

The new uniform materialized from the need to adapt traditional aesthetics to the comfort of new technical materials, useful for the most operational purposes of Italy’s Carabinieri. The wool- blend fabric, with white shirt and tie, flat shoes and leather holster, has been replaced by a windbreaker in technical fabric, both waterproof and elastic.

Are the Carabinieri part of the Italian Army?

Until 2000, the Carabinieri were part of the Italian Army. On 31 March 2000, they were separated to become the fourth branch of the Italian Armed Forces. Interpol summarizes this force (part of the Ministry of Defence) as having a “nationwide remit for crime investigations.

What is the difference between the Polizia di Stato and Carabinieri?

Unlike the Polizia di Stato, the Carabinieri have responsibility for policing the military, and a number of members regularly participate in military missions abroad. They were originally founded as the police force of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the forerunner of the Kingdom of Italy.

What is the Carabinieri specialist units Division?

The Carabinieri Specialist Units Division is the Carabinieri formation, established in 2001, dedicated to the performance of specialist police activities and the support to the Territorial Organizations.