red beret

Airborne soldier's cap

A red beret is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap in crimson or scarlet, worn as part of military uniforms by airborne and special forces units in various countries: The paratroopers earned their red berets after completing jump training.

In some contexts, red beret identifies members of specific revolutionary or paramilitary groups.

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Soft military cap, forest-colored

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G