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Beret facts for kids

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A US military private wearing a beret

A beret is a soft, round type of hat. They are similar to caps, but without the peak at the front. Berets are usually made of felt or a similar material. Berets are often worn in France.

Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units across the world. Many other organizations also wear berets for different purposes.


Images for kids

  • Italian Soldier Olypmic Games Turin 2006

    A soldier of the Italian Folgore Brigade wearing a beret.

  • Olentzero Hendaia 2006

    Olentzero, a Basque Christmas figure, wears a beret

  • Beret MET 53.4.1 CP1

    Beret, 1884

  • Artesano en Cantabria

    Cantabrian craftsman wearing a boina

  • Kilwinning Archer's bonnet

    The traditional bonnet of the Kilwinning Archers of Scotland

  • Richardwagner1

    Photograph of Richard Wagner in his beret

  • GuerrilleroHeroico

    The Guerrillero Heroico portrait of Che Guevara

  • Rasta Man Barbados

    Rastafarian with beret

See also

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