Authentic vintage wool beret featuring a handwritten owner name and date inside:
“Van Tassel – 10/8/43”, indicating personal ownership and period use.
This is a civilian / personal beret, not a standardized military-issue item. Such markings were commonly added to personal garments during the 1940s for identification.
Style: Beret / Soft Cap
Material: Wool
Interior: Leather sweatband
Color: Dark (black or very dark navy)
Markings: Handwritten name Van Tassel and date October 8, 1943
Era: 1940s (WWII period)
Origin: USA (period correct materials and construction)
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Leather sweatband shows normal aging. Please review all photos carefully for condition and details.
A unique named and dated WWII-era personal accessory, ideal for collectors of vintage headwear, 1940s fashion, or historically dated personal items.
Ships carefully packed.