King’s Own Regiment Officer’s Airborne Beret
A rare and genuine King’s Own Regiment Officer’s Airborne Beret, constructed in maroon wool with officer’s bullion cap badge with maroon backing. The unit served as part of 14 Airlanding Brigade, 44th Indian Division, which was short lived and only existed from November 1944 – February 1945. Inside the liner has the popular tailors label ‘Conway William of London’. The beret has one small moth hole, otherwise in good condition.
£1,200.00
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