Original Vietnam War Era South Vietnamese ARVN Officer’s Black Beret With Stamped Brass Badge - Size 55
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Original Item: Only One Available. The Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) employed an array of variations in clothing issued to the men and women in its armed forces. At the birth of the republic, military clothing was nearly identical to that of the former State of Vietnam or "Bao Dai Republic", consisting largely of French manufactured/inspired pieces with a percentage of WW2 surplus uniforms from the United States and to a lesser extent Great Britain. By the end of the Diem period, the uniforms of the republic's armed forces had developed their own unique aesthetic. Contrary to popular misconception, the vast majority of South Vietnamese military clothing was manufactured in Vietnam, and is greatly distinguishable from US items.
Army berets were black or brown and could have metal or bullion insignia. The badge on the beret shown here we believe to be a fifth model pattern, which was used from 1967-1975. Silver color denotes enlisted, a gold colored badge would signify officer rank like this one here. Regular Army and Regional Forces enlisted personnel also wore plain black/brown berets without insignia.
This example is in wonderful condition with the expected unfortunate moth nips. The interior no longer retains any manufacture label but does have a 55 size sticker.
A lovely example ready for further research and display.
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