The photo of the Royal Marine shows a white covered hat, which is post World War Two (as wartime hats had navy blue tops) and the open neck ‘1949 pattern’ battledress top with tie is also post WWII. My guess is the 1950s - National Service? The use of the peaked hat and white belt is a ceremonial feature and was common use to both commando (green beret) and ‘sea service’ (blue beret) marines. Berets and a boot-polish blackened 1937 pattern belt were worn for normal duties, together with blackened anklets and boots. (The commando green beret becoming universal after 1960.)
Last edited by Colin S; 29-01-21 at 08:39 AM.
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