*British Army, Royal Military Police (RMP) Red/Scarlet Beret, Size 57, Nato Stock No: 8405-99-132-3748*
Marked 57, 8405-99-132-3748, CT2a/3036, Dry Clean Only A, 60, Beret Shaping (Instructions follow).
Nato Stock No: 405-99-132-3748 is referenced on page 18 of “Defence Clothing Catalogue, Section 3-9: DMC CF Tri-Service Headwear – “Beret. Royal Military Police (RMP). Scarlet. Wool knitted.”
The CT reference suggests that this beret was made by Compton Webb™ (originally J Compton & Sons). They were founded in 1899 and rapidly earned a reputation for high quality military headwear and clothing. One of their earliest contracts was for the provision of the Service Dress Cap both before and during WW1.
Leather trim and tie.
*Condition*
Good used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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