Green Beret 1940 Picture

Hi Douglas,
May I ask what date yours has in it?
As yours is unarguably a 'pukka' Green Beret, is there any chance you could post some photos?

Also, are you able to fill in any gaps regarding the Slouch Hat?

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/349.page

Nick

Nick,

In reply to your early missive I have sent photos of my green beret to [email protected] for publication.

You will see it was issued in 1945 and is a Kangol beret.

As regards the bush hat. I was issued with one with other tropical kit before I left HOC Wrexham for the Far East. I don' think I ever wore it and it certainly wasn't a common form of head dress in No:1 Commando.

Sorry for the delay in replying but we are in the throes of Chinese Lunar New Year and I have been tied down one way or another.

I am impressed with your tenacious pursuit of the green beret issue.

All the best.

Douggie.

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Hi Everyone

Very interesting...............all of this.

By the way I have posted a photo of some of No 1 Cdo in slouch hats on that topics page.

Just to add more confusion over there :D
Regards
John M

Douggie,
Thank you for your reply and photos (via JohnM) regarding your beret and also your comments about the slouch hat - all good information from which we can all form a better idea of some aspects about the Commandos.

Thank you also for the remark about my persistence in getting my message across - 'if at first you don't succeed, try, try, and try again'... [I'm guessing there's more than a hint of Scots in your blood, so I hope you appreciate that!]
I hope you and your family, out in Hong Kong, had a great New Year - I'm sure celebrations are still ongoing - and do I hope that you continue to honour the CVA Forum with your patronage.

Best wishes,

Nick