British Army WWII Pattern Berets - Khaki

The beret has a 10.5-inch diameter. It is made entirely of wool, with a leather band and a black cotton lining. The wool is described as being of excellent colour and quality. The leather used for the sweatband is soft and comfortable.

This beret is a reproduction of a British Army WWII pattern. It is designed to replicate the berets worn during the Second World War. The style differs from modern berets, being larger than contemporary designs.

Khaki berets were worn by Guards Regiments and many Canadian regiments during WWII. The colour is suitable for British reconnaissance and Australian armoured berets. However, the fabric colour may not be the typical OD green for Canadian regiments.

The beret is made from very fine quality wool, and the leather band is well-done. The overall quality of the material, lining, leather edging, and stitching is superb. Some berets may have minor imperfections such as light mothing or irregularly sewn sweatbands with loose stitching.

The beret is packaged in a way that helps it maintain its shape during transit. After the traditional setting-up process, the beret looks excellent. It can also lay perfectly to one side without alteration after a badge is applied.

Some berets may have an irregularly sewn sweatband with loose stitching at the rear. Additionally, the ventilation grommets can be placed too far from the headband, almost showing to the side of the drape. Despite these points, the sweatband remains serviceable.