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Original Vietnam War-Era U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret – 1967 Contract – 46th Special Forces Company (Airborne) FlashOffered is an authentic Vietnam War-era U.S. Army Special Forces rifle-green wool beret, bearing a 1967 Department of Defense contract label and the distinctive embroidered flash associated with the 46th Special Forces Company (Airborne), which served in Thailand during the Vietnam War.The 46th Special Forces Company was part of the U.S. Army Special Forces presence in Thailand, where American Green Berets supported and advised Royal Thai military forces. This beret represents an especially interesting area of Vietnam-era Special Forces history beyond the better-known operations in South Vietnam.🪖 Original Military Contract MarkingsThe interior manufacturer's label reads:BERET, MAN'S, WOOL
RIFLE 6 5/8The DSA contract number identifies the beret as a 1967-contract military garment, consistent with the Vietnam War period.🎖️ 46th Special Forces Company FlashThe beret features an embroidered flash displaying the distinctive red, white, and blue diagonal design with a yellow/gold border associated with the 46th Special Forces Company (Airborne), Thailand.Close examination shows cut-edge construction, embroidered detailing, and age-related wear consistent with period-style manufacture.Important authenticity distinction: The beret itself is confirmed as a genuine Vietnam-era military-contract item. The flash matches the historical 46th Special Forces Company design and exhibits construction consistent with older manufacture. However, the flash's exact manufacturing date and whether it was originally attached to this particular beret cannot be independently established.🔎 ConditionPreowned vintage military collectible with age-related wear consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs closely for the condition of the wool, embroidered flash, stitching, interior markings, and overall construction.- Original 1967-contract rifle-green wool beret
- Size 6 5/8
- Embroidered 46th Special Forces Company (Airborne) flash
- Historical military issue labeling
- No documented original owner's identity or service history
- No alterations or restoration performed by the current seller📦 ShippingThe beret will be carefully packaged to protect its shape, embroidered insignia, and original condition during shipment. Tracking will be provided.⚠️ Collector's DisclaimerThis item is offered as an original vintage military collectible. Identification is based on visible military contract markings, construction details, and historical insignia references. No claim is made that the beret was worn in combat, belonged to a specific soldier, or that the flash and beret have remained together since original issue.Please review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description.↩️ Returns & RefundsReturns and refunds are handled according to the return policy displayed in this listing. Please review all photographs and item details before purchasing.