Original WWII 1943 Dated Royal Air Force Officers Beret. 22441:30. Original WWII 1943 Dated Royal Air Force Officers Beret. 22441:30. Antique & Militaria

An original 1943 Dated Royal Air Force officers beret in a size 6-7/8ths. The RAF started to issue Berets in place of the Field Service cap towards the end of the war. They became a popular choice throughout the 1950s and 1960s for officers and can be seen in many period photographs. The beret is spun from an RAF blue coloured wool and features a leather headband. A King's crown and Albatross cap badge is fitted to the front/side of the hat and the interior is lined in cotton drill. The original manufacturer's markings ‘British Beret Basque Ltd’ can be found inside the cap along with the 1943 date, size of 6 7/8ths and the War Department broad arrow markings. The beret is in very good order with some areas of light mothing which is stable. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:30 (Soft Headwear Box 1)