Beret

Militaria related to the SAS has never been short of eager collectors wanting to splash out for items connected with the British special forces unit.

Medals awarded to a recipient who served in three very collectable units sold for £14,000 at British Bespoke Auctions (22/15/12.5% buyer’s premium).

A Second World War beret sold at a Kent auction was not only one of the famous maroon British paratrooper examples but had star billing of its own.

A classic SAS beige beret from the Second World War has sold for what is believed to be a record-breaking £17,500 hammer price.