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joepe
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Hi there

I am from South Africa. Saw this earlier on a buyer's web site. The description said it is an original Vietnam era beret. The price is very high (R5800.00, which is roughly $330) Could this be a real piece from the Vietnam era?

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Joe

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However
I can’t read If it’s
dSA-100-77 or
dSA -100-71

Need younger sharper eyes on that

Wartime cool
Post war not as hot

I am thinking you are looking for a Vietnam conflict item

I hope this helps your question

Owen


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Good day Mr Owen

So it is a real item. Strange to find that kind of gem on this side of the pond. Thanks for your input and yes, I agree that wording is not a very clear photo. And you say about 330 Us Dollars is not a bad price. Thank you so much Sir. Much appreciated

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FT.Monmouth1943

The beret is dated 1977. If it was from Vietnam, I’d say it’s a fair price (though you could definitely find cheaper), but being post war and not named it’s probably worth about a third of that price.

 

- Jakob

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Thank you Sir - If the beret is dated around 1977 - it could be just after the Vietnam War. I also thought that amount the dealer is asking for it is extremely high - not many serious collectors will part with R 5 800.00 easily. I know the Rand is weak against the other currencies, but in our terms that is a high price and we don't know for sure if the owner was in fact using that beret during the Vietnam War.

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1977 is too late for use in Vietnam during the war. The last US combat units had left by late 1972- early 1973 and the south fell to the north in 1975.

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Agree with others, a 1977 5th SF Group beret is not worth what a 1967 one would be. Priced too high in my opinion. 

Just for your own knowledge it is marked (As close as I can make it out);

BERET, MAN'S WOOL 

Rifle Green Shade

DLA100-77-E-0378

 

The Defense Logistics Agency contract number contains the date in the second 2 digits, in this case 1977. Learning how to read contract numbers will serve you well when trying to date items. 

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Thank you to you all - I am learning so much here and I appreciate all the inputs. I am not going to buy this item as it is way over priced and I will wait longer for a real Green beret.

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