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Old 16-06-20, 12:33 AM
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Hi Guys not my subject but is this a Tank Regiment beret or Armoured corps.
Are the holes at the side vent holes and why the odd shape.
Asking for a friend.
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Old 16-06-20, 01:12 AM
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Looks like a RTR beret that hasn't been bashed yet to fit the wearer's head.

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Old 16-06-20, 01:20 PM
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Also looks like a officer beret..
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Old 16-06-20, 01:39 PM
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It's not an issue one but shop bought hence the construction and material.
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Old 16-06-20, 02:12 PM
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Don't think so..here#s my original....issued 1945.
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Old 16-06-20, 05:25 PM
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Hate to say it but it looks like a modern ‘fluffy’ Indian-made beret to me....
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Old 16-06-20, 07:49 PM
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Could it be an American beret?





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Old 16-06-20, 08:58 PM
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The holes are vent holes.
My Dad's first grey Scots DG beret had them, 70's.

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Old 16-06-20, 09:37 PM
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I suspect this is a ‘Victor’ small crown beret. The diamond shaped plastic crown liner and the tab behind the cap badge location are distinctive.
As Alan posted above, they were/are sold commercially and in the colours for most regiments and corps.

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Old 16-06-20, 10:31 PM
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Hate to say it but it looks like a modern ‘fluffy’ Indian-made beret to me....
Not modern his dad was 91 and only passed away last week not a militaria collector just what he kept from his time.
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Old 17-06-20, 01:17 PM
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Pleased to say I'm 92 and I know my Beret is original...only wear it for special occasions...

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Old 17-06-20, 01:28 PM
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Don't think it's a Victors, i have three from my service, no tab inside, the plastic diamond set more towards the front of the beret - Regards Mark
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Old 17-06-20, 03:34 PM
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Some similarities, perhaps not Victor!

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/product...ant=4193079811

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Old 17-06-20, 04:56 PM
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I'd agree, the beret looks modern.
I may be wrong but I would think it's not an issue British item, it may be private purchase or foreign military.

I don't know what's unusual about the shape of it?
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Old 17-06-20, 06:36 PM
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Thanks for all the comments I shall pass them on to the owner
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