{"product_id":"british-army-maroon-airborne-beret","title":"Genuine British Army Maroon Airborne Forces Beret – Various Sizes","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine British Army issue maroon beret associated with British Airborne Forces, available in Grade 1 and Grade 2 surplus condition and a range of genuine military sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive maroon beret is one of the most recognisable pieces of British military headwear and is associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eParachute Regiment and British Airborne Forces\u003c\/strong\u003e. Genuine British Army issue examples are widely sold and identified as Airborne Forces\/Parachute Regiment maroon berets. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003egenuine British military surplus\u003c\/strong\u003e, not reproduction costume berets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeret only – cap badge not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine British Army surplus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional maroon Airborne Forces colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine military sizing in centimetres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional military beret construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-style headband where fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear drawcord where present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Grade 1 and Grade 2 condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually checked and graded before sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo cap badge included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine surplus examples can vary slightly in manufacturer, lining, label, crown size, shade and other construction details. Current issue\/surplus examples on the market similarly vary by manufacturer and specification. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood used, serviceable military surplus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 1 berets have previously been issued or used but remain in good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal characteristics may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight shaping from previous wear;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor fading;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight cosmetic marks;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternal service or ownership markings;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslight wear to the headband;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor storage marks; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother light signs of genuine military use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey remain smart, presentable and fully suitable for normal use, collections or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed military surplus showing more obvious evidence of previous service.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 examples remain suitable for the purpose described but may display more noticeable characteristics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier fading;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore obvious shaping;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emarks or staining;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewear to the internal lining or headband;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eservice\/ownership markings;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshortened or missing drawcords;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor repairs; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egreater cosmetic wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent genuine used examples can show characteristics such as missing\/shortened drawcords and signs of previous issue, so I'd specifically inspect for these when deciding between your two grades. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny significant individual defect that goes beyond what we consider reasonable for the advertised grade will be stated where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMilitary beret sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish military berets are normally sized according to \u003cstrong\u003ehead circumference in centimetres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize 58 = approximately 58 cm head circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo determine your size, use a soft measuring tape around the widest part of your head, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm above the eyebrows and just above the ears\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tape comfortably snug without pulling it tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your required \u003cstrong\u003econdition and size\u003c\/strong\u003e from the options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine surplus. 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