United Arab Emirates Green Beret.

[leigh kitchen]

A UAE beret, I don't know which arm or unit wears or wore it
The green colour is similar to that of British Royal Marine Commando berets.
The band is of black leather, there are no manufacturers marks in it, a label has been removed.
The badge is of metal with a matt gold coloured finish and a vertical brooch pin fitting.
I have no further knowledge re. this beret.
Worn by infantry, commando, border police?

[Peter Aitkens]

These were recruits putting on a drill display. They would seem to have similar berets with the same badge.

[leigh kitchen]

Thanks, I hadn't seen that photo.

[3battalion]

The beret belongs to the Presidential Guard Amphibious Force / Marines at Al Forsan.

Paul

[leigh kitchen]

Thanks for that - is the unit identified by badge or beret colour or the combination of both please?

[Eddie Parks]

The badge is a universal badge worn by all. Beret colour distinguishes units.

[leigh kitchen]

Thanks for that.

[leigh kitchen]

There appears to be an enamelled version of this badge (red, black, white, green on gold coloured metal) what's the significance of the enameling please - unit, rank, arm of service?

[3battalion]

UAE National Colours.

Paul

[leigh kitchen]

Originally Posted by 3battalion

UAE National Colours.

Paul

Yes, sorry, my question wasn't at all clear, is the enamelled badge worn by certain units or ranks?

[Eddie Parks]

I've never been able to work out the variations. I am not really convinced there is any system!

[leigh kitchen]

It could just be a variation with no significance re. unit or rank then, thank you.

[3battalion]

Yep No significance Leigh. The metal badges were previously issued to all ranks and now the badge is issued in cloth.

Paul

[leigh kitchen]

Thanks.

[JerryBB]

the example I own, by a British maker and with subdued badge.