{"product_id":"un-beret","title":"Genuine British Military UN Blue Beret – Like New – Various Sizes","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine British military surplus United Nations blue beret, sourced through recognised MOD surplus channels and individually checked and graded by The Old Kitbag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eUN blue beret\u003c\/strong\u003e is worn by personnel serving on United Nations peacekeeping duties and makes an excellent addition to a military collection, display, reenactment kit or service-related collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are genuine surplus berets rather than commercially produced reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine British military surplus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive United Nations blue colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional wool beret construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-style headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable rear drawcord where fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a range of military head sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually checked and graded before sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexcellent surplus condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition – Grade 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese berets are sold in \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 surplus condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are in excellent overall condition and may show little or no obvious evidence of previous wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs genuine military surplus, minor variations can occur between individual examples, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanufacturer;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduction date;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternal labels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshade;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitching; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estorage marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny item with wear inconsistent with our stated grade will not be supplied as Like New stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish military berets are normally marked 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, measure around your head approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm above the eyebrows and just above the ears\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the tape comfortably snug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your required size from the available options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs genuine surplus is obtained in batches, some sizes may sell out and may not always be immediately replaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBadge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check the individual product photographs and selected option for details of whether a badge is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere sold \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a badge\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beret provides an ideal base for the appropriate insignia required for your collection or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine surplus. 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