Thoughts on this ebay item

[Kiwi Ric]

Hello Luc,

well that is kinda what I was thinking myself,

but I always thought the law in regards to war time berets was if it had no metal vents, it was post war?

-Ric

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Ric, take a close look at the beret. To me it appears there are traces of them? Look too at the marks on the beret and how there is an impression of where the material has folded over.

Not heard of this maker either.

Cheers, Ade.

[Kiwi Ric]

Hey ya guys, thanks for your help,

I would love to see a thread or list of ww2 beret makers

I see what your saying Ade, this will be one of those hands on's I belive

thanks again

-Ric

[lnijherald]

Kangol Wear Limited, Beret Industries Ltd, Gelfer, Supak Manufacturing Company Ltd, British Beret Basque Ltd, Jalpotex Ltd, J.Compton.sons.& Webb. Ltd, Grand'mere Knitting Company Limited, Dorothea Knitting Mills Limited, Dorothea Hats Limited and I may have overlooked a couple.

Luc

[Old Smelly]

Kangol Wear Limited, Beret Industries Ltd, Gelfer, Supak Manufacturing Company Ltd, British Beret Basque Ltd, Jalpotex Ltd, J.Compton.sons.& Webb. Ltd, Grand'mere Knitting Company Limited, Dorothea Knitting Mills Limited, Dorothea Hats Limited and I may have overlooked a couple.

Luc

I have seen a pre war black beret by J.Compton Sons & Webb but don't recall seeing a WW2 example, although I have other types on headress by them.
Lee

[lnijherald]

I don't recall seeing a WW2 example

I have seen a 1945 dated maroon beret made by Compton, I have no doubts about its authenticity. Must have been a small order though.

Luc

[Old Smelly]

Not surprised that this didn't sell. Though undoubtably an original beret I think it is more likely an RAF one rather than Polish.
Lee
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-POLISH-AIR...d=p3286.c0.m14

[lnijherald]

I've been told it is possibly a Qaranc beret.

Luc

[grip3846]

Polish para helmet

Here is one for the Polish collectors?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-POLISH-AIR...d=p3286.c0.m14
Ivan

[SMP]

Here is one for the Polish collectors?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-POLISH-AIR...d=p3286.c0.m14
Ivan

Reminds me of the ex-"Bridge too far" helmets that hit the market in the early 80s.

[lnijherald]

Manufacturer KG.

Save your cash Ivan.

Luc

[grip3846]

firmly secured in my wallet

Hi Luc,
I have no intention of bidding on this,I posted it very tongue in cheek. Just thought the Polish emblem was a step to far.
Regards,Ivan

[Jack Dutton-Roberts]

Hi Luc,
I have no intention of bidding on this,I posted it very tongue in cheek. Just thought the Polish emblem was a step to far.
Regards,Ivan

No, Ivan! It was a bridge too far!!!

[grip3846]

Play on words

Jack,
A play on words my dear chap,just my sense of humour
Regards,Ivan.

[Jack Dutton-Roberts]

Jack,
A play on words my dear chap,just my sense of humour
Regards,Ivan.

Hiya Ivan, yes I realised that - you obviously missed mine