One-Offs - Remainders

The berets shown on this page are often one-offs (the picture showing the actual beret on sale), sometimes stock remainders in a small number of similar berets, sometimes vintage and second hand berets. It is a constantly changing assortment of berets.

A rare find: the genuine Adidas 2016 UEFA Cup beret! Material 60% Wool/40% Viscose, embroidered Adidas logo and carrying the official UEFA EURO 2016 label. Fitted with a comfortable elastic headband (one size fit all) and 2 x 2 air vents. $42.50

Insignia German Mountain Troops

Original new (un-issued) badges of the German Army Alpine Troops (Gebirgsjäger).
Cap badge in 2 colour metal, Divisonal badge and Mountain Guide (Heeresbergfuhrer) badge in 2 versions.

A very rare genuine Chasseurs Ardennais beret, with badge. This model is from the 1960s in size 53/54 (which any tailor can easily adjust to a larger size).

Fitted with the original Ardennais boar beret badge @ $75.00.

1. Infanterie - Infantry; 2. Ecole armee - School of the Army; 3. Artillerie - Artillery; 6. Chasseurs Alpin - Alpine Hunters.
Some badges have the pin attached, some not (as per photo). All in good used condition.

Original (used) beret insignia French army. Only in combination with beret purchase (postage).

These berets are made by Hills in New Zealand in the colour 'Singapore Khaki'.

One model (size S) has satin lining; the size L is un-lined. 100% new wool @ $20.00

New Zealand made ladies' berets from Southern Exposure; 3 colours (2 with added sequins). 100% wool @ $16.00

The last of the Italian classic sized bascos Roma (with headband). These will not be restocked and all remaining models go at $34.95 only. Some sizes only in black and navy.

Kent berets are made by Australian Defense Force supplier Christie's in Sydney. Comfortable, light berets, 100% wool @ $14.50 only.

This KANGOL Monty in black M (size 57-59) is the classic KANGOL beret, modeled after the beret the company made all those decades ago for Field Marshall B. L. Montgomery. 100& pure wool, unlined with a faux-leather headband with drawstring. An easy to wear, easily packable beret for daily wear. One only at $40.00

The very last of the Bérets Commando in small diameter size 57 (Black) and 59 (Foreign Legion Green). Fitted with two air vents, satin lining, real goat leather headband with drawstring and carrying Laulhere's Commando label.

The original Service Star is a kind of hybrid beret; the size of a large diameter Basque beret in 11.5", while having a military style <outside> rim with drawstring and three air vents on the side. Well finished beret with soft viscose lining.

A seriously comfortable and pleasant beret to wear.Only two left in sizes 59 and 60.

UČA International. Excellent quality military beret in navy, size 60, with cotton lining, fitted with three air vents and a lambs leather external headband. UČA International is supplier to the armed forces of the Netherlands, the UK and Germany, among others. One only, from $39.90 @ $26.50.

Boina Tolosa Guarda Pampa (Plato Grande) 34cm.

The last one in this series: Bordeaux/Grey. Special One-Off price @ $49.50.

Hand painted 'Cat Berets'. 100% wool, 28cm diameter, one-size model, blue. Presently blue only @ $34.50.

Boinas Elósegui Super Lujo in 279mm plateau, Ivory with red satin lining. One only @ $42.50

FREE with any beret purchase ($5.00 for additional postage only): Ladies' berets in dark brown with flower design. Small numbers available per model.

Vintage pre WWII ID Tags/Bracelets Chasseurs a Pied / Alpins

These ID tags were in use from the 1920's through WWII, based on an earlier model used during the Great War (1914-18). Depicted is the insignia of the battalion of the Chasseurs à Pied or Chasseurs Alpins. The insignia fits the classic 12mm wirelug wristwatch strap as used by British and French officers in WWI. The rear side of the insignia is blanc (apart from manufacturer's name) for engraving name and details. These are genuine, vintage tags that have never been issued.

The real leather straps are copies of the original WWI wirelugs. Low postage as fits in regular envelope.

US Army black beret; lined, beret flash, 100% wool. Size 7 (57) and 7 1/2 (59-60) @ $20.00

Only one left: New Zealand made Scottish Tam in Red; 100% wool, @ $17.50

Maroon (Paratroopers) berets made by Hills in New Zealand. 100% virgin wool, lined and fitted with webbing or leather headband. $20.00

Small diameter berets, made by Hills in NZ for the UN, Commandos, Military Police, etc.
Various sizes @ $18.50

New Zealand made SAS berets in S and M. 100% wool, beret flash attached, $20.00

Tartan lined 32 cm diameter wool berets, custom made for South Pacific Berets in a light 95grams weight by FEZCO-TONAK, one of the world's oldest hat makers. As these berets won't be taken in production, they are true one-off, unique berets. Three colours, at the same price as the Czech Classics at only $36.00.

One-Offs - Remainders - Samples