Firmin Navy Blue British Army Beret (RLC, Royal Sigs, REME,MPS)

I have had two of these berets in the past, and wanted a new one for remembrance parades etc . The quality is good the fit is as I expected, not too tight , just right to allow for shrinkage during shaping , I have not had a chance to do this yet, but based on past experience of these berets it will be fine I see some people complained about sizing however it was what I expected.

Hi, I took a measurement around my head just above the eyebrows before sending for this, Which measured (57 cm). To be safe I went for the next size up (58cm) and as you can see from above, it was still a very tight. I did slack the tape around the head band but this made very little difference. Since then I have ordered another one at (59 cm) Although there was an improvement it was still a little on the tight side, which I can probabley stretch a bit, But I have ordered another one (60 cm) I have not received this as yet although I have been informed that it has been despatched. Taking all of this in consideration I would suggest that people ordering these should go at least two sizes above your head measurement. This being said the beret's are of very good quality and the small crown means that they do not need shrinking as we had during my army days Thank you. Derek

Ordered a 58, fits perfectly, shaped easily and looks great. You could use it with a cloth (officer type) cap badge, but I'm adapting it for a metal (stay-bright type)cap badge, it will involve cutting a small slit and probably having to sew the back of the badge in place.

Small crown should improve shrinking and eliminating access overhang. After (over) numerous attempts submerging in hot (eventually boiling as last resort) and cold water it did not shrink to a good fit! Did not expect this with such a quality beret?

u will have to soak it for 3mins and put on head to shape it to suit u but worth every pound and just the way I used to wear mine back in 1968 a well finished job thanks

Very good quality, silk lining , leather band , sewn in backing where your badge sits 👍

Looks and feels like poor quality, the crown is large not small as advertised. Gave to youngest to play with.

Bit too tight on the head band compared to other berets of this size but otherwise seems good quality. Will hope that the head band stretches with wear.