I’ve bought many an item listed as restrike or copy, when in fact they were not and it was the seller who was ignorant of the reality. In such cases, me knowing differently is based on a great deal of research.
Taking a gamble can be worth it and fun, definitely, but be prepared for disappointment especially if the item is Special Forces or Airborne related.
There is a very good thread on WW2 berets and their traits by member Steve Britton aka ASR142.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=43674
From what I can see there may be cause for concern for that Kangol mark and date, but I’ll leave that to the beret gurus to dissect.