This is a Royal Navy-issue beret to a Chief Petty Officer.
SIZE: The size is labelled 56cm. By actual measurement though the size is 53cm.
Please note: If you need any assistance in finding out whether this beret is the correct size for you then please do not hesitate to contact me.
It has a silk band. Its inner, black-cotton lining is present also.
The dark-blue beret material and the band are in used but excellent condition.
The beret badge is the bi-metal version for CPOs and it is in excellent condition.
In addition there is a pair of used rank-slides to a CPO. In very good shape.
Also included is a new, working-dress trade-patch for Petty Officers and above.
There is also a used, RN, chest patch of the type seen worn on the wet-weather smock.
Weight is 144g.
HEAD SIZE CHART
CM | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | |
USA | 6 1/2 | 6 5/8 | 6 3/4 | 6 7/8 | 7 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/4 | 7 3/8 | 7 1/2 | 7 5/8 | 7 3/4 | |
ENGLISH | 6 3/8 | 6 1/2 | 6 5/8 | 6 3/4 | 6 7/8 | 7 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/4 | 7 3/8 | 7 1/2 | 7 5/8 | |
Tips on How to Measure your Head Size
MEASURE: You can use a tape measure or a length of string that you will have to hold up to a tape measure to determine the length. Place the string or tape around you head about 1/8” above your ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. Basically you need to measure your head exactly where the hat will sit. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
SIZING TIPS:
1. Small is usually 55cm, medium is usually 57cm, Large is usually 59cm, X-Large is usually 61cm and 2X-Large is usually 63cm.
2. On any style of hat, we highly recommend getting a centimetre or inch measurement of your head size before placing an order.