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Old 02-05-18, 05:00 PM
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Default Kangol 1944 Beret ??

Guys,
Does the stamping in the 1944 dated Kangol beret look legit?
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Old 02-05-18, 05:05 PM
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Guys,
Does the stamping in the 1944 dated Kangol beret look legit?
Regards Grant
No.

perhaps showing all the cap would confirm it was wrong from the other features. I have only ever seen that form of ink stamping on fake TR caps, but I assume the makers of such are moving into airborne and other British items. Note that there should be stitching around the diamond.
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and some fell on stony ground

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Here's mine issued to me 1945...
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Old 03-05-18, 05:29 PM
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This one is good.
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Very nice indeed!


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Thanks guys for all of your help.
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