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

Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and gloves
Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and white gloves. Date: 1967

Model in mini skirt pinafore dress with box jacket, white beret and white gloves. Date: circa 1967

General Kinzel (German General of Infantry) puts his signature to the surrender of the German land, sea and air forces in Northern Germany, Holland and Denmark

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Warwick, in Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 8th July 1986

Picture No. 12480168
Flamingo, a pair of Flamingos creating a heart Date:

Statue of War Hero Elias Kannaouros, Lofou, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

A man brings a cow back to the stable. A scooter with a trailer for transporting milk bottles is parked outside the stable. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Customers stand in front of a Christmas items Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Two travelling salesmen walking on a beach. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950- 1960

Two young travelling salesmen walking on a beach. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950- 1960

On the banks of a river, a man leads a bull. On the surface of the river, their image is reflected. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Long-distance skiing race
3568730 Long-distance skiing race by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1950 - 1960 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Full-length portrait of Luigi Betti in sport attire, turtle-neck sweater and large checked cap. He is sitting on a Mas 175 touring motorcycle. The whole motorcycle is visible

Foreground of a young man with cap and overcoat Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Princess Jolanda of Savoy, Countess of Bergolo, awarding the prizes for the winners of the International Horse Show in
3560584 Princess Jolanda of Savoy, Countess of Bergolo, awarding the prizes for the winners of the International Horse Show in Pinerolo to Captain D'Inzeo

Half-length portrait of a young native woman of Cuzco in ethnic dress, 1940-1950 (print on double-weight paper)
3570926 Half-length portrait of a young native woman of Cuzco in ethnic dress, 1940-1950 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cuzco, Peru 1940-1950 ca)

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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.