When a city recognizes its historical traditions, investing in the study and restoration of all its festivities becomes a way to create an identity that encompasses diverse community groups.
For years, Florence, thanks to the commitment of dedicated reenactors, has been working to recreate the original and accurate models, combining them with historically inspired ones that have become historicized. The undisputed value of the reconstructions thus complements the rigorous research of the 1920s, and it is precisely from the coexistence of these models that the awareness for increasingly philological research arises.
From the trousers of the historical football players to the standard-bearers of the Municipality, used for official occasions, Francesco faced a difficult challenge, and his expertise was such that he was entrusted with the reconstruction of the City coat of arm! It would be impossible to include all the images of the remade costumes; here are some, grouped by sector of the parade.
