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Old 31-10-19, 08:15 PM
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I just finished reading the post submitted by ASR142 "WWII BRITISH BERETS TRAITS AND CONSTRUCTION" and have a few questions, perhaps someone can help answer.

In the post, it was stated and shown that a radial stitch pattern is visible on the top of Kangol berets.
Is it always the case ? I have and have seen several authentic Kangol berets where this was not apparent...

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Old 31-10-19, 10:24 PM
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Can you show pictures of the berets that don’t show this?
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Old 31-10-19, 11:32 PM
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My original that I was issued in 1945 (dated 1944) shows no sign of radial stitching on the top.
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Old 31-10-19, 11:36 PM
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This is a beret that was sold on a militaria website, emedals. Perhaps the stitching pattern is there, but I don't see it. Perhaps it isn't visible if the pile on the wool hasn't been worn down. I will post additional pics of other berets which I believe are authentic.

https://www.emedals.com/wwii-1944-br...4#lg=1&slide=8
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eMedals — Purveyors of Authentic Militaria

I'd hate to think how many times they get that wrong.
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Beret facts.
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beret facts 2
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Do you mean

“the spirals starting at the center of the beret and going in a outward motion”?



Thid is always the case but if you have a minty beret this is less apparent as a worn one. JB


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I just finished reading the post submitted by ASR142 "WWII BRITISH BERETS TRAITS AND CONSTRUCTION" and have a few questions, perhaps someone can help answer.

In the post, it was stated and shown that a radial stitch pattern is visible on the top of Kangol berets.
Is it always the case ? I have and have seen several authentic Kangol berets where this was not apparent...

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Old 01-11-19, 02:57 PM
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Attached a real worn example of a ww2 Kangol commando beret

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Do you mean

“the spirals starting at the center of the beret and going in a outward motion”?



Thid is always the case but if you have a minty beret this is less apparent as a worn one. JB
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Old 01-11-19, 09:19 PM
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JB is correct, it is visible only when the nap is worn.
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Old 02-11-19, 12:53 AM
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Here is an airforce beret, heavy thick nap/pile.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pQuaw1sdQXztFvzh8
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