"tachia" fezzes of traditional Libyan pattern were worn by all indigenous personnel over white skull caps. Savari commander Amedeo Guillet was the commander of the VII°Savari Squadron in 1937. He was recognized for improving relations with the Libyan populace and charged with organising the equestrian part for the celebrations (during which the “sword of Islam” was unsheathed) of Benito Mussolini's visit to Libya in 1937 See also Italian Libya History of Libya as Italian colony Italian Spahis Meharist Dubats Zaptie References Sources Le Uniformi Coloniali Libiche 1912 - 1942 – Priero Crocaini and Andrea Viotti. Inside Africa – John Gunther World Armies – John Keegan Italian colonial troops Libya in World War II Military units and formations of Italy Military units and formations established in 1912 Military units and formations disestablished in 1943 Italy–Libya relations 1912 establishments in the Italian Empire