Royal Marines training beret

[willemketel]

Hi Guys,

I am looking for opinions on this beret. There are some things I like about it. Such as the stitching of the red tombstone and also the kangol wear marking. But also things I don't. Such as not having a WD (z) stamp and no leather patch behind the rivets. Please tell me what you make of it.

Thanks!

[Ubique]

Can you tell that type of thread the draw string is made of?

Oz.

[Jerry B]

It is a kangol and appears to be correct in all I can see for wartime late war admiralty examples. Is there any sign of the leather cover for the gommets? The rugby ball shape is correct as is the loose thread on the half moon badge stiffener.

[willemketel]

Can you tell that type of thread the draw string is made of?

Oz.

I am not sure but of I would have to say.. I would go for nylon.. feels like a shoelace more or less.

[willemketel]

It is a kangol and appears to be correct in all I can see for wartime late war admiralty examples. Is there any sign of the leather cover for the gommets? The rugby ball shape is correct as is the loose thread on the half moon badge stiffener.

I cannot find any sign of a leather patch or stitching. As I see it.. it was never there. cheers