Some context would be cool.
this post was submitted on 27 Aug 2023
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"Compagnie della Morte" were troops of WW1 Italy who took on dangerous tasks, such as disarming barbed wire before a general assault. The armor, as seen here, is very... distinctive.
Forlorn Hopes? Also the pose is very...gangsta and contrasts with the Medieval-esque armor.