SAS Beret

[scottlox]

Can someone tell me if this is an 80's beret, I'm pretty sure it is.

[Jerry B]

the best wat to date it is the code under his name tag, but 80's seems right

[scottlox]

Thanks Jerry.

[HistoryMan]

I have just picked up one of these without a badge, is that the correct badge type for the 8os beret?

[Watchdog]

the best wat to date it is the code under his name tag, but 80's seems right

Old post but somebody woke it up so probably still worth a comment.

I agree with Jerry. The pattern is 100% correct for the period but also earlier and later. I was issued with that pattern of beret in 1975.
As Jerry says, the contract number concealed by that "Dymo-tape" label (which will likely fall off if you just blow on it as it was never meant for soft surfaces!) will give a pretty good time frame.
It looks to start with 'CT' so that could cover contracts between '79 - '97.

Beret looks good to me anyway. I can't see the badge well enough in the picture but I can't see an after market badge being on an original beet. Do you have any provenance for it?

Regards

Mark

[HistoryMan]

I have just picked up a similar beret, will post a picture after lunch, i need a badge for it though

Cheers

[HistoryMan]

This is my recent acquisition, just need a period badge for it now

Cheers

[Watchdog]

Early '80s I reckon and a good size too!

Regards

Mark

[HistoryMan]

Cheers
Anybody have a period badge I can attach !