Green beret

:This article is about headgear. For information about the special forces see Green Berets.

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The green beret is the official headgear of the Royal Marine Commandos, the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and the Royal Swedish Amphibious Corps. Both special forces wear it because of a shared tradition which goes back to the British Commandos of World War II. Although it is unusual for American units to wear distinctive head gear, it is the norm in the British Army, where most regiments wear hats or cap badges which reflect regimental battle honours and traditions.

Related Topics:
Headgear - Royal Marine - Commandos - United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets) - Special forces - British Commando - World War II - British Army - Regiment - Hat - Cap badge

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