WW2 British Airborne Beret With Rare 1942 Date

A scarce 1944 dated 'been there' British Airborne/ Paratrooper beret with original Royal Artillery collar badge still affixed. These were routinely worn on berets and GS caps . I have left the badge in situ as it was found this has been on it for a very long time & likely wartime original.
This is a nicely service used example made by the classic maker 'Kangolwear' & whilst the date 1942 is clearly visible when the material is dampened their is also an 'N' coded WD inspectors stamp for the year 1943 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.
Well used example with some holes in places , straight from the loft.
A totally original British wartime para beret dated for the Normandy & Arnhem battles.

Code: 15042