The Inns of Court green beret was only worn by officers so it's quite possible that when buying it from his hatter the owner asked for a cloth band rather than a leather one.
I have recorded two similar Inns of Court green berets, one in 2006 both of which have the same cloth band. I have also noted khaki berets for the Royal Horse Artillery and Rifle Brigade both with officers' badges and cloth bands.
Jon
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