Aspetto Personale: Gappista (Impression: G.A.P. Operative)

Here is the first of four informative plates describing typical partisan clothing and gear. This outfit would be right for a Roman citizen carrying out clandestine partisan missions in the city. The overcoat (#4) is right for winter and would not look entirely out of place during occasional spring and fall rain showers; otherwise, it would likely be replaced by a suit jacket or work coat.

1: Cappello floscio - Hat
2: Orologio da polso - Wrist watch
3: Camicia - Shirt
4: Impermiabile - Overcoat
5: Pantaloni - Trousers
6: Pistola automatica - Semiautomatic pistol
7: Scarpe drop - Low quarter shoes
8: Cravatta - Necktie
9: Tabacco da masticare - Chewing tobacco
10: Documenti falsi - Forged identity card
11: Tirapugni - Brass knuckles
12: Caramelle per la gola - Throat lozenges
13: Penna stilografica - Fountain pen
14: Cinta - Belt
15: Calzini - Socks
16: Fazzoletto da taschino e sigarette - Pocket handkerchief and cigarettes
17: Fascia C.T.L.N. - C.T.L.N. Arm band
18: Soldi - Money
19: Distintivo partigiano - Partisan lapel pin

The pistol (#6) is an Italian-made Glisenti Model 1910, possibly a 'bring home' from WWI. Obviously, other makes of pistol are just as valid. The arm band (#17) and lapel pin (#19) are not for ordinary wear; the parigiano would carry them only when it seemed that a general insurrection might break out (when partisans would self-identify to the citizenry so as to be seen as competent leaders of the revolt).