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18th April 08, 04:42 PM
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 Originally Posted by cacunn
Its called a French Beret.
...Or, an Irish caubeen, boyo.
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18th April 08, 04:59 PM
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Last edited by cacunn; 16th May 08 at 12:28 PM.
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18th April 08, 07:40 PM
#3
Originally Posted by cacunn
Only if it has the extra bump on the side.
No, a caubeen and a beret are two different creatures.
The modern military beret comes from two inspirations: the Scottish bonnet and the beret of the French Chasseur Apline Regiments of the First World War. And I'm sure the basques will get a nod as well.
T.
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19th April 08, 08:42 AM
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Last edited by cacunn; 16th May 08 at 12:27 PM.
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27th April 08, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Daw
...Or, an Irish caubeen, boyo.
legend has it the "shapeless Irish peasants hat" is actually scottish.
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