Airforce berets in Belgian style?

[hoist-monkey]

I was wondering do they make Air force berets in the Belgian style?
I tried searching but couldn't find anything.

 

[aesop081]

I've seen them online. I dont have the link here at home but i will get it from work tomorow

 

[Shamrock]

Do you mean with a silk instead of leather band?

Yes, my wife has one.  Don't know where she got it, somewhere in Borden.

 

[gaspasser]

I think you're thinking about an officer's beret which can be purchased online with points at Logitek or the QM. 
Librarian can help you with that part.  I don't think there's cash sales anymore.
Shamrock, very cool avatar.  You found it before I did...

 

[Big Foot]

BYT, they're talking about the aftermarket berets, not the one from Logistik. I've seen them all over the place, just not online. I can find army berets but not air force.

 

[gaspasser]

RMS kit shop have any?
JSR kit shop?

Just trying to help.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

They're made by Parkhurst aren't they?? Maybe check online for a website?

 

[Inch]

The Signals museum in Kingston is where I bought mine. It's the same band and material as my black one that I picked up at the RCR Kitshop in London years ago when I was in the militia.

You can even order them online from Kingston.
http://www.c-and-e-museum.org/MercuryShop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=20&cat=Service+Dress#

 

[rwgill]

You can also get them from www.joedrouin.com

 

[TN2IC]

I got one sitting here... I did try to get a blue uniform on my jump over... but they made me keep my greens... so I got this fancy beret sitting in my basement... still got the liner with no badges on it. Want it? PM moi then... I have no need for it...    ;D


Dumb Old TN2IC,
Out...

 

[Bergeron 971]

joe drouin supplies ALOT of kit shops with them.

 

[spud]

You can also get them from www.joedrouin.com

Not 100% but the kit shop at CFSAL sells them as well me thinks.


spud

 

[geo]

I think you're thinking about an officer's beret which can be purchased online with points at Logitek or the QM. 
Librarian can help you with that part.  I don't think there's cash sales anymore.
Shamrock, very cool avatar.  You found it before I did...

Ahem...
NOT an Officer's beret. Though some do wear em - They are aftermarket items and
you cannot use Logistek unicorp points to get the parkhurst "belgique" Berets - hard cash only

 

[17thRecceSgt]

If you are close to Gagetown, the CANEX there has them.  Added benefit of trying them on and getting the one that fits best, too.

 

[hoist-monkey]

Thanks for all the advice on getting a "belgian" style beret.
A buddy who I will be on my BAC in Winnipeg with is getting me one from Petawawa kit shop.

 

[PViddy]

hey gang.

Forgive me, as i have only ever worn the good ole leather band logistik beret...

What is the difference between a "belgium" style beret and a"pakistan" style beret as per the Joe Drouin  http://joedrouin.com/ere_clothing.htm

kit shop web site ? I am aware of the cloth band.

cheers

PV

 

[Good2Golf]

Construction, they're similar if not identical...just material quality more than anything, and I'm not sure there is much difference there.  The "Parkhurst Ribbon Sweatband" model you'll see a lot of is made in Canada, IIRC.  They (Parkhurst) also make steering wheel covers...  ;D

G2G

 

[PViddy]

I can't find the steering wheel covers listed under an authorized accoutrement anywhere? weird, i was hoping to buy one and use it as a lanyard.  Oh well, thanks for the info!

cheers

PV

 

[17thRecceSgt]

hey gang.

Forgive me, as i have only ever worn the good ole leather band logistik beret...

What is the difference between a "belgium" style beret and a"pakistan" style beret as per the Joe Drouin  http://joedrouin.com/ere_clothing.htm

kit shop web site ? I am aware of the cloth band.

cheers

PV

Well, IMHO, the Logistik berets have WAY too much material, and it extends down past where I would like it to on the right side of my melon.  I like wearing mine where I can have the "fold" just touch or extend past the sweatband.  The one I was issued last week, well...it pretty much covered my whole ear and there was STILL more material to go. 

 

[Sig_Des]

Well, IMHO, the Logistik berets have WAY too much material, and it extends down past where I would like it to on the right side of my melon.  I like wearing mine where I can have the "fold" just touch or extend past the sweatband.  The one I was issued last week, well...it pretty much covered my whole ear and there was STILL more material to go. 

Same. I find the parkhurst is also easier to reform.