For all you history buffs

[Sh0rtbUs]

Where did the Armoured Corps black beret originate from? In other words, why does the Armoured Corps wear the black beret?

 

[Art Johnson]

We have been through this one before, the British Tank units adopted the black berret of the French Tank units during WW I.

 

[Sh0rtbUs]

ok, thanx. You just got me a blue chit

 

[Fishbone Jones]

The Black Beret was first worn in Canada as Regimental headdress on May 9th, 1937 by The Essex Regiment (TANK)(now The Windsor Regiment(RCAC)) assigned to Windsor, Ontario. The Regiment‘s first Church Parade was a fitting debut for the Essex Regiment (TANK) black beret. The black beret soon became a proud symbol of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.

It was easier and more practical to wear, in armoured vehicles, than the standard forage cap. The colour, I think, was picked for obvious reasons.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

You may want to check the website at http://www.canadiansoldiers.com

Click on UNIFORMS then THE BERET

And yes, the webmaster got some of his info from the discussion here!

 

[Fishbone Jones]

I got the info, from my Regimental history, 35 years ago :warstory: