Headdress ID

[stray_dog]

Hi all!

Although not British per se, the Greek Sacred Band Sergeant of the photo is -as expected- dressed in British/Commonwealth BD. What appears a bit odd to me is his headdress. I can see seams around the top and just on the left of the badge, so it's not a beret, on the other hand there's the leather headband, so it's not a GS cap...

So, my question is, is it a British/Commonwealth headdress piece or not? Maybe some privately tailored/purchased piece? And if yes, anything similar worn by the British in Africa/Middle East?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
Giorgos

[stray_dog]

Any ideas?

Best regards,
Giorgos

[Bond]

Australian pattern beret is the closest I can find.

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/insign...signia-266357/

Jerry

[stray_dog]

Hi Jerry! Thanks for your reply and the link!

Actually I saw a South African beret today, which had all these beret and GS cap characteristics. I wonder, are these private purchase pieces or some other pattern?

Best regards,
Giorgos

[uscob]

About 15 Years ago I got loads of UK WWII GS Caps, some with added Leather Band, many not, but mostly with Greek Names written in.

[stray_dog]

Thanks for your reply Nico! There's not much info about these and it looks like they were quite favorite pieces back then!

Best regards,
Giorgos