Polish Army Black Beret

Polish Black Wool Beret

This is a genuine Polish Army beret in black knitted wool, with the crowned Polish eagle insignia worn over the left eye. The black beret goes back to Poland's armored troops of the Second World War, and it remains one of the most recognizable pieces of Polish military headwear. Collectors, reenactors and anyone building a European military uniform will want an issued example rather than a costume piece.

Features

• Knitted Black Wool — The body is knitted from wool, which holds warmth and sheds light rain better than cotton.
• Polish Eagle Insignia — An embroidered badge on the front shows the crowned white eagle, the national emblem used by the Polish Armed Forces.
• Leather Sweatband — A leather band runs around the rim, giving the beret a clean edge and a comfortable seal against the forehead.
• Drawstring Adjustment — A drawstring threaded through the sweatband lets you tighten or loosen the fit to suit your head.
• Lined Interior — The inside is lined with a smooth fabric so the wool does not sit directly on the scalp.
• Shapeable Crown — The soft wool crown can be pulled and shaped to one side in the traditional military style.
• Genuine Polish Army Issue — It was made for the Polish military, not for the costume trade, so the badge and construction match what soldiers wore.
• Hand Wash Care — Hand wash without bleach, dry flat, and do not iron to keep the wool and its shape intact.

Original Issue Details

Polish armored units wore the black beret during World War II, and the color has stayed tied to the Polish military ever since. This example follows the issued specification: knitted wool body, smooth lining, leather sweatband with drawstring, and the eagle badge on the front. Because it is the real article, it fits in a Polish uniform display or reenactment kit, and it works just as well as a warm wool beret for everyday wear.