Yeah, they had a light blue beret (I think) and it was the felt like the ones 
we have now (and the old green berets-pre-nylonpancake days).  As for too 
much variation, the old uniform did have a fair amount, but it allowed for a 
bit of change from area to area (makes sense in our country to have berets 
for formal occasions, and various others to be more practical in other areas- 
ie:the arctic).
Anyway-I still think that the Tilly hat should be allowed as
"semi-official" uniform (at least).  They even amalgamated it into the 
military's uniform, why not us?
MIKe
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