These were regarded as excellent troops. They were used to garrison Italian holdings in Etritea and Somaliland. During the war, they conducted a campaign against Senussi tribes in North Africa. Their uniform was a red fez with a long white tunic and white trousers. During the war they are also recorded as wearing the Italian khaki colored uniform instead of the white attire.

World War I Unique and Forgotten Units and Their Uniforms

Introduction
Portuguese: Flanders/Africa
Russian Expeditionary Force to France
Greek Forces on the Salonica Front
Albania and the Albanian Legion
The Three Czech Legions
Polish Legions in Russia and France
Canadian New Foundland Regiment
Singapore Mutiny 1915
British Operation in Somaliland
Pershing in Mexico: Battle of Carrizal
Persia and the Cossack Brigade
Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps
Italian Eritean Askaris
South African Revolt and Commonwealth Units