Sheesh!

For 60 years I have struggled along in abject ignorance on the subject of berets. I am chagrined to realize the depth of that ignorance.

Once again, I am richer for having stumbled into a Mudcat fountain of information. ~;o)

Actually, that's an entertaining site, MMario, thanks.

Giac (or, Jacques - wandering off to rummage through a box to find a beret to wear fishing)