WW2 British Normandy/Arnhem 1944 Dated Paratrooper Beret

A scarce 1944 dated 'been there' British Airborne/ Paratrooper beret with original parachute regiment badge affixed.
This is a nicely service used example made by the maker 'Supak' & whilst the date 1944 is clear there is also an 'M' coded WD inspectors stamp for the year 1944 so well within time for one of the famous Airborne actions at Normandy or Arnhem.
All of the distinct features of originality are present on this beret with the nipple to top centre , black leather tab backing to ventilation holes & correct ink marking of the manufacturers name , size & date to its interior.
The silk ribbon to rear of beret is still present & tied into a knot.
With a correct two rear pronged parachute regiment badge affixed to the beret the polishing to its high points by its former owner is much evident.
A very decent sized 7 1/4 there is moth tracking to the wool of the beret with a very small spattering of pin prick holes from where it was loft stored for many years after WW2. There is a some hand stitched repair to the rear of the beret ( See image ) .
A totally original British wartime para beret dated for the Normandy & Arnhem battles.

Code: 7649