Hi IMO this has all the features of a 1957 pattern sas baret. To my knowledge ww2 sand sas berets did not have a slider pocket also the beige liner and grommets is 57 pattern. The 1944 letters are too big compared to the letters British beret basque they should be the same size. Ww2 sas berets were unofficial in ww2 why would there be a British made ordnance beret in 1944 the more that in 1944 the SAS adopted the maroon beret. Only in 1957 the SAS beige beret became official and makers like Kangol or British beret basque made these.May be he acquired the beret post war to wear on reunions and he may be bought it from a dealer.
Everybody should form his own opinion but for me there are two many question marks. The other items are outstanding and it is a pity they are split up.
Cheers
JB
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Originally Posted by WWIIBuff
I saw a comment elsewhere that the beret is not the original S.A.S. beret, and that the date has been messed with. Any opinions on that?
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