1954 dated Royal Marine Beret Info sort

[Phill Lockett]

Hi team

Looking for more info on this dated RM Beret as berets are not my field , however I want to add more interest to my collection and have come to appreciate 1950's-70's era to add.

After all the term cold war now turns to historic era is now looking at 50-70 years ago! Geepers I was born in 64 sshhh.

Was it common practise for a KC to be used until replaced by a QC and if so would you know a time frame for replacement?

How would you tell if the KC was WWII made or post WWII 1946-1953, I'm assuming they would of used left over stock from the war.

There is a verticle leather band with a small stitched opening, would that be for use of a QC slider RM badge? Or generally for the then new sliders coming into to service?

Next to the inside leather there is a marking W M 390, I can makeout 3 with black lite,what does that stand for as they have WD 1954 stamped.

The double diamond is stitched and another elaborate style of stitching around the leather band. When did they stop using double stitching.

I did check the WWII Berets by Steve but gleaned some info.

Team Ive just noticed the badge doesnt have the named continents on the badge-would that mean anything?

Much appreciated for the help team.

Phill