Canadian Forces Airborne Maroon Beret Size 6 3/8 Dated 1983

The Canadian Forces Airborne Maroon Beret, size 6 3/8, dated 1983, is a piece of military headgear historically issued to members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment. The maroon color signifies its association with airborne and parachute units internationally. This beret is constructed from wool, featuring a leather sweatband and an internal liner for comfort and durability. It is stamped with the size and year of manufacture, as well as Canadian military contract markings typical for items produced in the early 1980s. The beret would have been worn as part of the standard uniform, with a regimental badge affixed to the front (badge not included). The Canadian Airborne Regiment was an elite formation formed in 1968 and disbanded in 1995, making period items such as this beret of interest for collectors of Canadian military history and paraphernalia. This example remains representative of issued equipment from that era.