Click Here to Browse the RAF Shop Key Features: Official RAF blue wool beret. Stiff board crown for badge mounting. Ventilation holes for comfort. No pre-cut badge holes (fit your own badge/pin). Silk lined with genuine leather headband. Adjustable rear draw cord. Made to MOD specification. UK sizes 55–62. RAF Beret Badges sold separately. Made to MOD specification for the Royal Air Force, this blue wool beret includes the construction details specific to RAF issue: a stiff board built into the crown to support badge mounting, and ventilation holes for comfort. The 100% wool shell is silk lined with a genuine leather headband, and an adjustable rear draw cord lets you fine-tune the fit across the full UK size range. Note that, in keeping with RAF issue, this beret does not have pre-cut badge holes, badges are typically pin-fixed or fitted by the wearer. A faithful choice for serving RAF personnel, veterans, cadets, and collectors. FAQs: Does this RAF beret come with pre-cut badge holes? No — this beret does not have pre-cut badge holes, consistent with RAF issue; the badge is typically fitted via a pin or clutch fixing. What's the "stiff board" feature for? It's a firm insert built into the crown that supports the cap badge and helps the beret hold its shape, rather than collapsing under the badge's weight.