Naval infantry beret-a fake?

MarvWe · 02-23-2012, 12:03 PM

Hey guys,
I just received this beret for a soldier of naval infantry. What stroke me was its poor quality: There is absolutely no lining inside and no sign of any stamp, also there were many strings hanging around from the sews.
Are those already faked?

See pictures attached for more details.

***desantnik*** · 02-23-2012, 12:06 PM

I agree with your conclusions.

Lapa · 02-23-2012, 03:46 PM

+1

Durandal · 02-23-2012, 06:21 PM

A real Soviet beret will usually have a very odd "flat top" shape unlike the NATO style berets which are "seasoned" (folded) to fit. Attached an image.

MarvWe · 02-24-2012, 08:01 AM

Okay. At least I did not pay much. (less than 10€)

100th post! :)

meyerse · 11-23-2013, 01:56 PM

My guess is also post soviet, could be current russian or Ukrainian (or tourist) production....naval infantry still wears black berets in both countries I believe.

Here are some Ukrainians

meyerse · 11-23-2013, 02:01 PM

Proper 1980s naval infantry I believe

meyerse · 11-23-2013, 02:02 PM

Beret itself

02-23-2012, 12:06 PM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,340	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? I agree with your conclusions.

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Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? +1

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MarvWe Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 82	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? Okay. At least I did not pay much. (less than 10€) 100th post! :)

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meyerse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (American in ) Italy Posts: 43	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? My guess is also post soviet, could be current russian or Ukrainian (or tourist) production....naval infantry still wears black berets in both countries I believe. Here are some Ukrainians Last edited by meyerse; 09-30-2016 at 08:42 PM.

11-23-2013, 02:01 PM	#7
meyerse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (American in ) Italy Posts: 43	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? Proper 1980s naval infantry I believe Last edited by meyerse; 09-30-2016 at 08:42 PM.

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meyerse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (American in ) Italy Posts: 43	Re: Naval infantry beret-a fake? Beret itself Last edited by meyerse; 09-30-2016 at 08:42 PM.

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