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WW2 Green Beret???
Hi Guy's,
What is going on here? http://www.ebay.com/itm/322553667599?ul_noapp=true From the pictures it looks like the band is the fibre type (1970's) and not leather, or am I wrong Regards Irv |
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Another WW2?? beret with the fibre band?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-W...IAAOSw1BlZQEOS |
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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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Thanks for that Jon,
I've not seen that on a WW2 beret Anyone have photo's of others? Regards Irv |
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Some WWII period officers private purchase berets have a ribbed cloth band which can appear similar to 1970's berets. As regards the para beret, the makers mark is correct for pre 1953 Herbert Johnson made hats.
And the C. 1970's berets do not have grommets, or at least the one I have does not.
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Regards, Jerry |
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What does the rectangular stitching in the lining signify? It looks to me as if labels have been removed.
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