Beret Collection

Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery - British Army Officer
Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (" Monty" ) KG, GCB, DSO, PC (1887-1976) - British Army Officer, famed for his successes and tactical ability in WW2. Date: circa 1944

Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s
See what todays army offers you! Get the facts at your nearest Army Information Office. Recruitment poster, British Army, 1960-1969. Date: 1969

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Derek Jarman publicity still from Wittgenstein (1993)

The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General

Boy feeding lambs on Crosss Farm with bottle, 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5540

ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA
ERNESTO GUEVARA - Che Guevara reading a book in Havana in 1960. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Woman on Super Sunbeam motorcycle
A lady sits astride a Super Sunbeam motorcycle outside the Red House in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, smiling and wearing a beret style hat, a fur-collared coat and Fair Isle jumper

Che Guevara / 1960
ERNESTO GUEVARA Known as CHE GUEVARA Latin American guerrilla leader and revolutionary theorist. A smiling Che wearing his beret. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Photographed c1868 at his villa, Triebschen, near Lucerne, Switzerland

Portrait of Che Guevara, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Producer. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Ice Skating in Petworth Park
A man and a woman ice skating in Petworth Park, February 1933. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6746

Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro; painting by Piero della Francesca. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Ernest Hemingway at a bullfight in Pamplona
Picture dated of the 50s showing American writer Ernest Hemingway at a bullfight in Pamplona, Spain. / AFP PHOTO

Picture No. 11982342
White Poodle Dog wearing french beret hat Digital manipulation Date:

LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1951

"My Best Friend": Actors: Michael Crawford and Simon Williams
" My Best Friend" : Actors: Michael Crawford and Simon Williams. January 1975 75-00481-001

Portrait of a Musician. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Portrait of a Musician. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan

Cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries
A delightful cardboard sign advertising Exide Batteries - the long life battery. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Three French Hens

Elderly woman with large number of dogs
An elderly woman with a large number of dogs of various different breeds, some of them riding in a cart which she is pushing. Date: circa 1920s

Petworth Park Fishing Competition for the "Welcome Home"Fund - 14 September 1946
Four fishermen with assorted fish pose for the camera; two young boys look on. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27054

SHIRLEY TEMPLE (1928- ). American child star and politician. Publicity photograph for the 1935 film, Curly Top

Young soldiers or cadets on manoeuvres
A group of young soldiers or cadets -- the one in the foreground holds a rifle and has a camouflaged face. Perhaps they are taking part in a training exercise or are on manoeuvres

National Service - cadet with a rifle
A young cadet on National Service with a rifle and a camouflaged face, perhaps taking part in a training exercise or on manoeuvres

1958 Tatler cover: fashionable lady in a park
Shes happy because shes going away this weekend-and she has no cares about humping heavy luggage. Everything shes taking with her-bar the Borzoi-will fit into two small cases.The dress she wears for

Hat Styles for 1920
A rather shady set : a page from Barribals sketchbook shows a selection of hats including a beret style & cloche hats with wide brims or round or square crowns

Michael Crawford of T. V. show "Some Mothers Do Have Em"
Michael Crawford of T.V. show " Some Mothers Do Have Em" outside Buckingham Palace. January 1975 75-00056-003

Idris Muhammad, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1998. Artist: Brian O Connor
Idris Muhammad, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1998

Isobel Swithinbank and pet dog at Denham Court
Isobel Swithinbank and pet dog by a thatched garden hut (part constructed from the stump of a large old oak tree) at Denham Court, Denham, near Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire

Red beret, close up

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Teodora Codreanu

La Pomme French Fashion Portrait
Julia Leister

Male Portrait, c.1550 (oil on copper)
8711996 Male Portrait, c.1550 (oil on copper) by Anonymous; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By unknown artist)

A Highland Officer, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403992 A Highland Officer, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Trooper O.G Govan, 1941 (oil on canvas)
CIV215817 Trooper O.G Govan, 1941 (oil on canvas); 61.2x51 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; (add.info.: By Henry Lamb); © Canadian War Museum ; © Estate of Henry Lamb

Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo)
8675962 Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), English poet and novelist

Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3561464 Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1870 - 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Fruit shop in Turin
3566105 Fruit shop in Turin by Ottolenghi, Silvio (1886-1953); (add.info.: Turin 1930 ca. Photographer: Ottolenghi, Silvio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli
3568656 Portrait of Ferdinando campanelli; (add.info.: Europe 1870 ca. Photographer: Allegri, Brescia); Alinari Archives, Florence

Auguste Rodin, 1910-17 (b/w photo)
3702088 Auguste Rodin, 1910-17 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) French sculptor); Alinari Archives, Florence

The image shows an old Tunisian bearded man; he wears a cap and a dark dress, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568844 The image shows an old Tunisian bearded man; he wears a cap and a dark dress, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1870 - 1890 Photographer)

Ugo Ojetti in the company of De Marinis, in Gorizia. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI
3562887 Ugo Ojetti in the company of De Marinis, in Gorizia. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Gorizia 1916 World War I)

Portrait of Leonida Bissolati Bergamaschi. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI
3562888 Portrait of Leonida Bissolati Bergamaschi. The photo was taken in 1916, during WWI. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Friuli Venetia Julia 1916 World War I)

Half-length portrait of general Giuseppe Garibaldi with his daughter Clelia
3566152 Half-length portrait of general Giuseppe Garibaldi with his daughter Clelia; (add.info.: 1875 -1880 ca. Photographer: Besso, Vittorio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Monument to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna
3569910 Monument to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vienna by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1885 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A man and two boys, portrayed while running in a playing field
3568493 A man and two boys, portrayed while running in a playing field. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Rome 1930 - 1940 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

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"From Military Icon to Countercultural Symbol: The Beret's Enduring Legacy" Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, the esteemed British Army Officer, donned a beret as he strategized on the battlefield. This iconic headwear became synonymous with his leadership and tactical brilliance. In an unexpected twist, the beret found its way into popular culture through Derek Jarman's publicity still from Wittgenstein (1993). The film showcased the intellectual prowess of Ludwig Wittgenstein while subtly highlighting the beret's timeless appeal. During the 1960s, an army recruitment poster featured a soldier proudly wearing a beret. It symbolized courage and determination, enticing young men to join their ranks and become part of something greater than themselves. The image of General Bernard Law Montgomery commanding the 8th Army in 1942 captured artists' attention worldwide. Sir John Alexander Hammerton immortalized him in a portrait that highlighted both his military might and his choice of headgear -the unmistakable beret. Beyond military associations, everyday life embraced this versatile accessory. A boy feeding lambs on Cross Farm wore a beret with innocence and charm. Meanwhile, a woman confidently rode her Super Sunbeam motorcycle adorned with her stylishly tilted beret -a testament to its versatility across genders. The revolutionary spirit also adopted this iconic hat. Ernesto "Che" Guevara famously sported it during pivotal moments in history. Whether photographed in Havana or Central America, Che's image forever linked him to rebellion against oppression -with his trusty beret serving as an emblem of resistance. Even renowned composer Richard Wagner was not immune to its allure; he posed for photographs at his villa wearing a distinguished black beret that added an air of sophistication to his persona. Not confined by time or place, film crews captured beach scenes during Expo 70 (1970) while sporting their trusty berets -an essential part of their creative uniform.