The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:This page reveals a range of packs each comprising an assortment of pieces sufficient to assemble a play situation verying in time from the distant past to the present day, and from places as far apart as the Sahara desert to the deserts on the Moon's surface. Every piece is finely detailed, ready for play and can easily be painted with Airfix enamels for added realism in battle scenes and dioramas. - Taken from the 17th edition catalogue (1980)
1982 edition catalogue, listed as WW 2 Italians from W.W.II Italian Infantry.
1983 edition catalogue, listed as WW2 Italians from WW 2 Italians.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1980
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 16: Vincenzo Auletta
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
17th Edition (1980) Ref: 01757-2 1982 Edition Ref: 01757-2 1983 Edition Ref: 9 01757 2006 Edition Ref: 01757 2007 Edition Ref: 01757 2008 Edition Ref: A01757 2009 Edition Ref: A01757 2010 Edition Ref: A01757 2011 Edition Ref: A01757 2012 Edition Ref: A01757 2013 Edition Ref: A01757 2014 Edition Ref: A01757
Just some of the kits listed...