chief brigadiers) or white cross-belt/bandolier (for the remaining staff). white gloves and a black-cape in colder conditions Sometimes the pistol is worn with the sword, other times it is not. Operational uniform The operational uniform is worn for public order (riot) situations, raids, cross-country work and is worn for operations only. It is blue in color with red piping and a 'Polychrome' uniform. It consists of: jacket (with four patch pockets, shoulder straps fastened by a button and thermal lining) and trousers; blue fleece suit (to be used as an alternative to the sweater); blue neckerchief with red piping; black leather gloves with reinforcement; operational black amphibious ankle boots and a dark-blue beret with cap badge A "particular" version of this uniform is worn by the soldiers of the Special Intervention Group, as well as the following departments: The "Tuscania" CC Parachute Regiment, Carabinieri Regiment on Horseback and Airborne Squadrons CC Cacciatori. The colours (for the trousers and jacket) are often camouflage rather than blue and red and maroon/red (for the beret) rather than blue. Riot helmets, body-armour, equipment vests, rescue helmets etc., are worn when necessary. Gymnastic It consists of a tracksuit (jacket and pants), t-shirt and shorts. The suit consists of a jacket and long trousers in blue fabric, with red inserts. The jacket is made up of a body with a central zip, two detachable sleeves with a zip and a collar. The trousers consist of two leggings, an elastic waistband with a drawstring at the waist and a zip at the bottom. The jacket, the T-shirt and the shorts bear the frieze of the Carabinieri. Other There are also evening-dress style (mess kit) uniforms for dinners and galas, as well as variations for the above uniform for occasions (e.g. medals, sabres to be worn etc.). The full set of different Carabinieri uniforms today is presented here (in Italian). Females The uniforms adopted for female staff are essentially an adaptation of the male ones. The variants concern the buttoning, the shape of the jackets (without upper pockets), the use of skirts inside the Offices, off-duty or with formal uniforms and shoes. No changes were made to any other items of clothing/equipment already in use by male personnel. Decorations The State Color of the Carabinieri bears the following decorations: 6 Cavalier Crosses of the Military Order of Italy 3 Gold Medals of Military Valor 3 Gold Medals of