stalder
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Post by stalder on Feb 2, 2022 9:56:38 GMT -5
Messieurs
I need help on the topic Béret;
Where can I find a good Para Bèret.
As far as I understand, they were sewn together from different segments. So differently made than those of today
Where can I find good repro of them. Unfortunately WPG doesn't have any at the moment.
Thanks for the help
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Post by can on Feb 2, 2022 11:46:56 GMT -5
www.ebay.fr/I've seen from time to time original's here. They tend to be a little pricy but that's to be expected
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topbreak
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Post by topbreak on Feb 2, 2022 13:56:39 GMT -5
According to Osprey Elite #6 French Foreign Legion Paratroops, the two piece versions were issued (unofficially) until 1953.
Legion Paras wore green. Metro & Colonial Paras wore red.
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Post by craigtx on Feb 2, 2022 15:43:29 GMT -5
The three piece were the ones most seen. I haven't checked recently, but Doursoux was carrying them.
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Post by craigtx on Feb 2, 2022 15:46:23 GMT -5
Another option, for a private purchase two piece, would be to get a WWII Brit beret (WPG) and remove the sweatband, and reverse it. That'll give you the larger beret look of the time with the proper slope for French berets
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topbreak
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Post by topbreak on Feb 2, 2022 17:38:00 GMT -5
Etsy listingAllegedly Soviet/Russian made. Not sure if the color would work for Legion paras. Etsy ListingAgain, allegedly Soviet. Color may work for Metro & Colonial paras.
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Post by craigtx on Feb 2, 2022 17:56:15 GMT -5
Wrong shade of green IMO. This is a modern beret, but the color remains true.  |
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topbreak
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Post by topbreak on Feb 2, 2022 18:13:34 GMT -5
Colors and construction. There's always something.
Out of curiosity, do French issue berets have ready made points for the lugs on the beret badge, or is that something that individuals have to work out on their own?
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Post by can on Feb 3, 2022 1:19:29 GMT -5
Not lugs but they do have backing sewn inside where the badge goes.
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stalder
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Post by stalder on Feb 3, 2022 6:33:26 GMT -5
Messieurs, thanks for the answers.
I have written to WPG if they could maybe make some?
That would be the easiest and most accurate I think.
Hope WPG answers.
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stalder
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Post by stalder on Feb 3, 2022 8:20:19 GMT -5
   Photo Quelle: La Lègion Etrangere en Indochina 1946-1956 Raymond Guyadre, 144-146 Paras Francais Indochine 1945-1954. Eric Adam Patrice Pivetta, 101. |
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Post by stalder on Feb 14, 2022 12:33:43 GMT -5
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Post by craigtx on Feb 22, 2022 10:17:23 GMT -5
Yes, they would be correct. I have two of the Doursoux three piece berets. They're made well, and I've been quite satisfied with them.
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topbreak
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Post by topbreak on Feb 22, 2022 14:57:08 GMT -5
Let me guess, one red and one green?
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stalder
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Post by stalder on Feb 22, 2022 17:02:32 GMT -5
 What else |
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Post by can on Feb 22, 2022 17:09:10 GMT -5
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Post by craigtx on Feb 23, 2022 13:32:32 GMT -5
Let me guess, one red and one green? You are correct sir! |
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