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.

Cat Berets: 100% woolen berets in 10p/28cm diameter with hand-painted cat motive. 3 colours available at $32.50

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.

Original (used) beret insignia French army in good used condition. Only in combination with beret purchase (postage) @ $10.00.

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. 100% wool @ $16.00

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.

One beret embroidered with the outline of the Pyrenees mountains; berets that are typically worn during the fêtes in Béarn. 100% wool, French made by Le Béret Français. $28.50

Bird Berets: 100% woolen berets in 10p/28cm diameter with embroidered birds. Two colours available at $32.50

Some very different berets: Chef's Berets from Aragon (purchased by myself while in Jaca, Spain). Cotton chef's hats that are completely size adjustable, a beret that should have a place in every self-respecting cooking boinero's beret collection. Small number available at $22.50

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.

Vintage pre WWII ID Tags 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.

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

One-Offs - Remainders - Samples