veteran looking for a replacement beret

[seanh2390]

Any ideas where I can purchase a rifle green beret that has a sewn-in badge backing plate? The Canex version I just received does not have the backing plate. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[KevinB]

I was going to send you to the PPCLI KitShop - but they don't appear to carry berets anymore.

A google search shows Logistik carries them - based on thread here -

Thread 'Logistik now have "Belgian - Style" Beret'

12 Jun 2007

Just FYI, I just logged into Clothing Online and in my 'catalogue" they are now offering only "Belgian-style" berets in green and black, in case anybody is interested. The red and maroon are still the old style ones, but I guess they'll be replaced too. Looks like this is going to be the standard issue from now on.

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I still have three berets from my service - which ended over 20 years ago, they don't really wear out when they collect dust on a shelf.

 

[seanh2390]

Thanks for the lead but I just checked the Logistik site and it looks like you have to be a serving member with an active service number to register (my veteran's service number did not work when I tried it).

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Thanks for the lead but I just checked the Logistik site and it looks like you have to be a serving member with an active service number to register (my veteran's service number did not work when I tried it).

Get what's available, then just cut a backing from a milk jug or similar. Cut a slot for whatever type of badge you're using.

 

[Good2Golf]

Try the C&E Museum in Kingston. They have an online shop and you could call them to see if the berets still have the backing.

Beret Army Green

Green army beret, available in various sizes.

themercuryshop.com

 

[seanh2390]

Thanks for the help. The C&E Museum confirmed their berets have the backing, so I will be ordering one shortly.