The book explores the changes in attitude of Americans towards the Vietnam War from the first film made, The Green Berets to Apocalypse Now & many other films in between (nearly 70).When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which threr were only victims. 1961-1975 - participation, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - movies

The book explores the changes in attitude of Americans towards the Vietnam War from the first film made, The Green Berets to Apocalypse Now & many other films in between (nearly 70).When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which there were only victims. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - movies

Sherwood green commando beret with badge attached "Strike Swiftly" motto. Belonged to J. Cox No.2140726Clothing,Beretcommando beret

Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?military spouses -- australia -- biography, families of military personnel -- australia -- biography

They were the chosen ones - and the ones who chose to be the best.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - fiction

Heartsick to help the heroes they loved, they had to fight their own shattered emotions first.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - fiction, green berets

The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Dark teal green corduroy woman’s beret. The beret has a bow of the same fabric at the rear.Nilwomen's clothing -- hats, berets, headwear

United Nations beret complete with badge. The beret is woollen and is coloured UN blue.Inside beret: Hills, pure wool, made in New Zealand, United Nations property, 6 3/4"badge, united nations, cap, beret

Rare Historic....Rare ...Completeness.Woollen teal blue outer , grey cotton lining leather binding with cord.no.57 insideberet,...Russian Star Badge centre front of Beret.Number 57 inside Beret.

Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Beret, Cotton, blue colour, white label sewn on the inside with date.On white label, “N197 Made in Australia 1942, size 7”berets, work wear 1942

The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Olive green corduroy woman's peaked beret.Nilberets, headwear, women's clothing

Matheson collection.Beret, dark blue, black leather hat band.Manufacturer's label inside: “Beret Manufacturers Pty Ltd 1941” “Size 6 3/4”uniform - air force, costume - male, headwear

The beret was part of the winter uniform for Mt. Carmel Catholic School.A brown woollen felt beret. The beret has been made from 8 triangles pieced together with top stitching either side of the seam.Created by / Varden Melb / Finest Qualityour lady of mount carmel primary school, schools, sunbury, uniforms, costume, clothing, george evans collection

This United Nations beret was worn by Major Damien Batty with Australian Forces whilst on tour in Somalia.United Nations wool blue beret with a metal United Nations badge pinned to the front. The band of the beret is made from a black coloured synthetic material. The lining of the beret is black cotton material with a plastic maker's stamp attached to the crown. Interior - Maker's Stamp: HILLS / PURE WOOL . MADE IN NEW ZEALAND / UNITED NATIONS PROPERTY / 1united nations, wool, peace keeping

This Beret belongs to my wife Michelle Hutchison, who served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in Cambodia in 1992-1993. She is very proud to have been able to serve in this Peacekeeping Unit.The Blue Beret is very signifigant to Peacekeeping Forces throughout the world. Only those people who have served in these units are entilted to wear them with pride.United Nations Peacekeeping Beret (Cambodia).Blue felt Beret with black band,with Gold and White United Nations Badge.F328651 Cpl Pedderforce, beret, united, peacekeeping

A round beret, maroon in colour, with as black inner rim with adjustable brown cord.No Insignia badge. Pure wool TOP beret Written in a square and diamond Made in England Size 7

The Australian Army Provost Corps,was formed on the 3rd April 1916.It is responsible for battle traffic control, security duties, prisoner of war handling,the investigation of service offences,maintaining discipline and the running of military prisions. The red beret is a military beret worn by many Military police,para military,commando, and police forces.Red Beret with black grosgrain binding with the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Badge at the front.29936 W02 RICH. BERET MNFRS.PTY.LTD.VICTORIA 1976 DSN 8406 66-089-5429 SIZE59.military police beret,berets,hats,lara r.s.l.

This "Purple" Beret sold by Christies in Sydney was produced for the Queensland Ex Survey Corps Association and was not authorised for Service use. The authorised Royal Australian Survey Corps beret was dark blue. The "purple" beret was and is used extensively around Australia on ceremonial occasions such as Anzac Day.Beret, woollen, purple colour with a gold anodized badge - Crown over globe, boomerang with Royal Australian Survey Corps.uniforms - army, costume - male, headwear, numismatics-badges, military, royal australian survey corps, rasvy

Beret and badge issued to Geoffery Charles Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70.Black Woolen Beret with a Silver Armoured Corp Badge“Kent pure wool large”military-equipment, beret, armoured corp

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661, collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Navy blue felt beret with RACT unit badge fixed to the front. Beret lined with khaki polyester fabric and clear plastic. White calico manufacturers label sewn onto lining. Beret edged with black coloured material enclosing a drawstring for adjustment.Printed on manufacturers label in black ink: “BERET MNFRS. PTY LTD, VICTORIA (upward arrow) DSN 8405-66-012-4669, Size 56". uniform, royal australian corps of treansport, beret, kevin john herdman

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, CollectionNavy blue felt beret with green and clear plastic liner. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn into the lining. Band is black binding with black ribbon for adjustment. Four ventilation holes in the side of the beret. A metal Australian Army Christian Chaplain's badge is attached to the front of the beret.On badge: 'INTHIS SIGN CONQUER' On manufacturer's label: 'BERET MNFRS PTY. LTD., VICTORIA, (upwards arrow), DSN 8495-66-012-4671, SIZE 58'headwear, beret, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams

Photograph of a team of Australia's Parachute Display Team, the Red Berets, parachuting into Sandown racecourse for Legacy Week. The yellow paper label says: "Legacy Torch drops on Sandown. The Australian Army's parachute display team, the 'Red Berets' provided a spectacular free-fall display at Sandown racecourse to help highlight Legacy Week. Lt. Col. Matt Chambers carried the Legacy Torch to be used for the Legacy Torch Relay the next day." "Lt. Col. Matt Chambers hands the Legacy Torch to the President after jumping 3,000 feet." Believed to be 1991 as John Sullivan was the president accepting the torch at the racecourse. They were in a folio of photos from 1990 and 1991. Later at Legacy House CEO Terry Walsh is pictured with the red berets.A record of the army being involved in promoting Legacy Week.Colour photo x 8 of red berets parachuting onto Sandown racecourse.Yellow paper label explaining the event in black type.legacy week, legacy promotion

Black Wool Felt Beret with gilt badge of RAAMC (Royal Australian Army Medical Corps). Black polyester/cotton cloth edging and lining with manufacturer's label. Inside: "Beret Mnfrs. Pty., Ltd. Victoria Australia Size 6 3/4"headgear, beret