The garment below is advertised as a Black Corporal Beret worn by member of the Vatican Swiss Guard who served under Pope John Paul II. Garments worn by Swiss Guards rarely appear on the market and are obviously priced accordingly, at $350.
The berets I sell through South Pacific Berets are not only of far superior quality, they are true traditionally made berets too (including the txotena!), for a much better price.
Here are the Swiss Guards pictured in their uniform.
The present Pope himself is known for wearing berets too.
And for those interested in liturgical headgear, author Dieter Philippi will soon release a majestic photo book picturing all sorts of religious headdresses from around the world.
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