Carabinieri Armored Motorcycle Jacket
Italian Carabinieri armored motorcycle jacket with removable liner, modular protective system, and original INDÚYCO instruction booklet (circa 2001).
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| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Item | Armored Motorcycle Jacket (Giubbotto per Motociclisti) |
| Country | Italy |
| Service Branch | Arma dei Carabinieri |
| Period of Use | Early 2000s onward (documentation dated 2001) |
| Manufacturer | INDÚYCO S.A. (protective system; contract production for Carabinieri) |
| Type | Textile armored motorcycle jacket with modular protective plates and removable liner |
| Construction | Multi-layer synthetic shell with armor pockets, reflective/contrast panels, and storm hood |
| Color & Trim | Dark base with red and blue Carabinieri-style accents; collar stars and epaulettes |
| Protective System | Removable armor elements for limbs and spine belt, configured for motorcycle duty use |
| Included Components | Outer jacket, removable insulated liner, hood, modular armor set, and original instruction booklet |
| Documentation | Printed INDÚYCO instruction manual describing construction, fit, armor layout, and care |
Historical Summary
This armored motorcycle jacket reflects the modernization of protective equipment within the Arma dei Carabinieri at the beginning of the 21st century. As motorcycle patrols, traffic units, and escort details remained an important part of Carabinieri visible presence, there was a growing need for purpose-built gear that combined crash protection with a recognizable uniform identity.
Produced under contract with INDÚYCO S.A. and documented by an instruction booklet dated 2001, this system was part of a broader shift from traditional leather and wool garments toward technical textiles and modular armor. The jacket retains key Carabinieri visual cues—dark base color, red piping, rank-style stars at the collar, while integrating a modern motorcycle armor package intended to protect the spine, joints, and limbs during high-risk riding duties.
As such, it serves as a contemporary counterpart to earlier helmets, belts, and insignia, illustrating how the Carabinieri adapted their uniform tradition to late 20th–early 21st century operational needs.
Design & Protective System
- Armored textile jacket designed specifically for motorcycle patrol and escort service.
- Internal pockets and attachment points for a modular armor set covering limbs and spine.
- Spinal belt element designed to brace and protect the lower back in the event of impact.
- Removable insulated liner, suitable for independent wear in cold weather when off the motorcycle.
- Hood and high collar intended for foul-weather riding and extended outdoor duty.
- Red and blue trim, epaulettes, and collar stars maintaining clear Carabinieri identity even over armor.
- Instruction booklet illustrating the jacket’s construction, armor layout, and proper adjustment.
Condition & Completeness
The set is described as complete, retaining both its soft-goods components and the modular armor system described in the INDÚYCO documentation. The removable liner remains in regular seasonal use by the collector, demonstrating its ongoing practicality.
- Outer jacket: Light service and storage wear; fabric, zippers, and fasteners intact.
- Liner: Fully functional and used as a daily cold-weather garment.
- Armor set: Limb protectors and spinal belt present as shown, consistent with the original protective concept.
- Printed materials: Instruction booklet intact and legible, providing factory-origin information on the system.
As a complete, documented example, this jacket and its protective inserts form a representative snapshot of early-2000s Carabinieri motorcycle equipment, and pair naturally with period helmets, insignia, and commemorative items within the Italian section of the archive.