6ebcp
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Post by 6ebcp on Feb 25, 2010 17:10:24 GMT -5
Hi all
Picked up one of these recently, its 3 part construction tan / khaki coloured cotton and has a light brown leather head band with ties at the back.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Danny
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Post by marsouin on Feb 26, 2010 10:41:46 GMT -5
Was in use in Algeria and for a short while after the war in Algeria when airborne units were shortly denioed the wear of the maroon beret....
In Indochina the Gurka style khaki beret was rather used....
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Post by cookie on Feb 28, 2010 10:58:36 GMT -5
By infantry, Legion, Tank crews etc.
They came in either tan 'khaki clair' or dark green 'khaki foncee'.
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Post by Legion Etrangere on Mar 11, 2010 8:51:59 GMT -5
marsouin,
In Indochina the Gurka style khaki beret was rather used....
Do you mean the British WWII Far East version of the General Service (G.S.) Cap? [ I think the Brits called it "Cap, Ridiculous" but can't remember...
Mick
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Post by marsouin on Mar 13, 2010 5:56:25 GMT -5
marsouin, In Indochina the Gurka style khaki beret was rather used....Do you mean the British WWII Far East version of the General Service (G.S.) Cap? [ I think the Brits called it "Cap, Ridiculous" but can't remember... Mick Yes,it is the GS cap.The compagnie para of the 3e REI was outfitted with it when it was formed.... |
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Post by lew on Jun 2, 2014 15:09:36 GMT -5
Was in use in Algeria and for a short while after the war in Algeria when airborne units were shortly denioed the wear of the maroon beret.... In Indochina the Gurka style khaki beret was rather used.... This is correct, although some units- armor, mainly- did wear the khaki beret in Indochina. In Algeria, it was worn by airborne support units and the Saharan Companies. The airborne units did wear it for a few years, particularly for field exercises after the end of the war until the mid-60's. |
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