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Old 25-09-11, 09:04 PM
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Default 2/5 Armoured Regt beret

Got this beret but want to know when this colour beret was worn with the 2 badges ie 1945 or before?Why is it not a black beret?
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Old 25-09-11, 09:16 PM
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Its a World War II era - worn up to 1945.

History of the Black Beret - http://www.australian-armour.com/Black%20Beret.html

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Thanks for info.Good luck in Rugby
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