Sabrejet Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 27, 2012 The 325th PIR (formerly GIR) has a long tradition of being a spearhead of the US Army. In WW2 they landed in gliders on D-Day. In the post-war era they were at the forefront of Operation Urgent Fury and both Gulf Wars. The beret illustrated here, typically, has had its lining cut out so there is no label present. However, I believe it to be of 80s vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack's Son Posted June 27, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 27, 2012 ...... The beret illustrated here, typically, has had its lining cut out so there is no label present. However, I believe it to be of 80s vintage. Any idea why the soldiers would cut out the lining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGButtentee Posted June 27, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 27, 2012 Well, I assume the reason ist the same as when I did so serving in the german Army. They are a lot easier to shape and keep the sharp look a lot better without the lining.. The process of changing your brand new issue beret that looks like something my italian pizza guy wears to a sharp looking, tank busting stare complimenting piece of headgear involves secret ingredients, showering, a lighter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 27, 2012 The art of the beret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack's Son Posted June 27, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 27, 2012 So, the lining was cut out strictly for cosmetic reasons?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted June 27, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 27, 2012 JS, yes. Linings were cut to help shape it better. Same with the stiffner by many. Also, shaving the beret, to get rid of the "wooly" look, which also helps shape it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted June 27, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2012 It's common to cut out the liner, unusual that the tails were left intact. The liners are cut out for 1) better appearance 2) better fit and 3) to cut down on the heat retention of having a piece of wool stuck on your head in summer. I wore one for almost 4 years. They are a pain and I'm glad the army reversed it's decision to go back to patrol caps as the standard headgear. Here's mine, 229th Aviation (Airborne), the left one was made without a liner, the right one I had to cut the liner out of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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