The WW2 British Airborne Forces Red Beret

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jelle, that is a great example. Very nice!

Cheers, Ade.

[Alan M]

hi Ade , did you have a good weekend with the paras ?

al

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Al, I had a fantastic weekend!

I am shattered though. It was 3.30am when I got to bed last night

I will do a little thread tomorrow with some pics. My friend brought his George Medal to show me which he won in the Police after the war. First time I have ever held one of these medals.

Cheers, Ade.

[Alan M]

great stuff Ade , i look forward to your pics !

al

[Davidh]

Congrats guys your berets look fantastic , rgds Dave

[visor_cap_collector]

Ahh, Yes, The good 'ol Red devils...

[LucN]

Here are 3 examples to illustrate that the basic design wasn't changed immediately after WWII. From left to right: Jalpotex from 1948, British beret industries from 1944 and Kangol from 1946.

[CMc]

That's quite a piece of history you have in your friend Don's beret, and I'm glad to see that such a man's alive and well.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks for your comments. Sadly Don is not in the best of health and is currently in hospital. I am going down to visit him.

Cheers, Ade.

[CMc]

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope he can get well soon.